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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)
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Novobetaine Scorbobétaïne Oxyneurine Citrate de Bétaïne UPSA Betaine Hydrochloride Betaine, Glycine Hepastyl Stea-16 Cystadane Scorbo bétaïne Hydrochloride, Betaine Lycine Acidin Pepsin AcidinPepsin Stea 16 Glycine Betaine Citrate de Bétaïne Beaufour Stea16 Scorbo-bétaïne Acidin-Pepsin Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, inner salt C.B.B.
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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)
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