Insulin glargine and Probiotic Formula (Bacillus Coagulans)

• Generic Name: insulin glargine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Basaglar KwikPen, Lantus, Lantus Solostar Pen, Toujeo SoloStar, Lantus OptiClik Cartridge, Toujeo Max SoloStar, Lantus SoloStar

Insulin glargine is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours.

Insulin glargine is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. Insulin glargine is used to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes in adults, and type 1 diabetes children who are at least 6 years old.

Some brands of insulin glargine are for use only in adults. Carefully follow all instructions for the brand of insulin glargine you are using.

Insulin glargine 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.