BETAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
\bˌiːtəɹˈa͡ɪn hˈa͡ɪdɹəklˌɔːɹa͡ɪd], \bˌiːtəɹˈaɪn hˈaɪdɹəklˌɔːɹaɪd], \b_ˌiː_t_ə_ɹ_ˈaɪ_n h_ˈaɪ_d_ɹ_ə_k_l_ˌɔː_ɹ_aɪ_d]\
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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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