Active Ingredient:
information from selected non-manufacturer sources
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Betaine |
| Description |
A naturally occurring compound that has been of interest for its role in osmoregulation. As a drug, betaine hydrochloride has been used as a source of hydrochloric acid in the treatment of hypochlorhydria. Betaine has also been used in the treatment of liver disorders, for hyperkalemia, for homocystinuria, and for gastrointestinal disturbances. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1341) [MeSH]
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| Related Names/Sources |
Belaine HCl; Betain HCl; Betaine (From 328 Mg Of Betaine Hydrochloride); Betaine (trimethylglycine); Anhydrous Betaine; Betaine Anhydrous; Betaine anhydrous (Trimethylglycine) (TMG); Betaine HCl; Betaine Hydrochloride; TMG; Trimethylglycine; Trimethylglycine (TMG); Trimethylglycine Hydrochloride; Oxyneurine; Glycine betaine; Lycine |
| Related products |
Products that contain Betaine |
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Betaine
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Last updated: 8 April 2013
