Exenatide extended release and Probiotic Formula (Bacillus Coagulans)

• Generic Name: exenatide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Byetta Prefilled Pen, Bydureon, Bydureon BCise, Bydureon Pen, Bydureon Tray

This medication guide provides information about the Bydureon brand of exenatide. Byetta is another brand of exenatide that is not covered in this medication guide.

Exenatide is an injectable diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. This medication helps your pancreas produce insulin more efficiently. Bydureon is a long-acting form of exenatide.

Bydureon is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Bydureon is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Bydureon may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: bacillus coagulans / inulin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Probiotic Formula, Baciguent, Proferrin-ES

Bacillus coagulans has been used as a probiotic, or "friendly bacteria," to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the stomach and intestines. Inulin is fiber that is made from chicory roots. Inulin works in the intestines to help grow probiotic bacteria.

Probiotic Formula (Bacillus Coagulans) is a combination product that has been used in alternative medicine as an aid in treating stomach conditions such as gas pain, constipation, or diarrhea (including viral diarrhea, traveler's diarrhea, or diarrhea caused by taking antibiotic medicine). This medicine has also been used to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or stomach ulcer associated with H. pylori (Helicobacter) infection.

It is not certain whether Probiotic Formula (Bacillus Coagulans) is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. This medicine should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

Probiotic Formula (Bacillus Coagulans) is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.

Probiotic Formula (Bacillus Coagulans) may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.