Betaine Glucuronate
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Betaine works by preventing the build-up of an amino acid called homocysteine. This amino acid can harm blood vessels and contribute to heart disease , stroke , or circulation problems.
Betaine is used to reduce homocysteine levels in people with a genetic condition called homocystinuria , in which the amino acid builds up in the body. Betaine is not a cure for homocysteinuria.
Betaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Betaine works by preventing the build-up of an amino acid called homocysteine. This amino acid can harm blood vessels and contribute to heart disease , stroke , or circulation problems.
Betaine is used to reduce homocysteine levels in people with a genetic condition called homocystinuria , in which the amino acid builds up in the body. Betaine is not a cure for homocysteinuria.
Betaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
To make sure you can safely take betaine, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Betaine may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
muscle weakness; memory problems; changes in your mental state; problems with speech, balance, or walking; vision changes; or unusual or unpleasant body or breath odor.
Common side effects of betaine may include:
nausea ; or upset stomach .
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
8.571 to 12.857 mg/kg (11 (10.714)) 24 hourly PO — -
Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Betaine is a powder medicine that must be mixed with a liquid before using it.
Gently shake the powder medicine bottle before measuring your dose. To get the correct dose, use the measuring scoop provided with betaine.
Mix betaine powder with 4 to 6 ounces of water, juice, milk, infant formula, or soft food. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing. Do not save for later use.
Betaine doses are based on weight in young children. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight.
You may need frequent blood tests.
Betaine is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include other vitamin and mineral supplements and a special diet. Follow your diet and medication routines very closely.
Store betaine powder at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
Child Dosage
30 to 45 mg/kg (38 (37.5)) 12 hourly Oral — -
Neonatal Dosage
( ) — Not recommended in this age group
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect betaine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.