Molecular mass: 117.146 g/mol PubChem compound: 247
Betaine is a methyl derivative of glycine first isolated from the juice of sugar beets. Betaine participates in the methionine cycle, which produces vital biomolecules including proteins, hormones, phospholipids, polyamines, and nutrients. Betaine is used as a dietary supplement and has a beneficial effect on the human health. The drug acts as a methyl group donor in the remethylation of homocysteine to methionine.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A09AB02 | Betaine hydrochloride | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A09 Digestives, incl. enzymes → A09A Digestives, incl. enzymes → A09AB Acid preparations |
| A16AA06 | Betaine | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A16 Other alimentary tract and metabolism products → A16A Other alimentary tract and metabolism products → A16AA Amino acids and derivatives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYSTADANE Oral powder | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| CYSTADANE Powder for oral solution | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR |
Betaine is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)Australia (AU)Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)Ecuador (EC)
Finland (FI)France (FR)Ireland (IE)Israel (IL)Japan (JP)Netherlands (NL)New Zealand (NZ)Poland (PL)Romania (RO)Spain (ES)Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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