Definition: 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)
Other names Oxyneurine; Lycine; Stea16; Scorbob+¬ta+»ne; Scorbo b+¬ta+»ne; Hydrochloride, Betaine; Betaine, Glycine; Betaine Orphan Brand; AcidinPepsin; Acidin Pepsin; UPSA Brand of Betaine Citrate; Stea-16; Scorbo-b+¬ta+»ne; Orphan Brand of Betaine; Novobetaine; Logeais Brand of Betaine Cyclobutyrate; Hepastyl; Glycine Betaine; Fournier Brand of Betaine Ascorbate and Hydrate; Cystadane
cocamidopropyl betaine [ cocamidopropylbetaine ] structure given in first source; Genagen CAB, Tego Betain, Rewoteric AMB 14 usually contain 30% cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB)
