Drug Reference
Betaine
Amino acids and derivatives
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Amino acids and derivatives
- Action class
- Methylating Agent
- Mechanism
- Methylating Activity
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Cystadane
Available as
25 MG · Oral Capsule162 MG · Oral Capsule300 MG · Oral Tablet300 MG · Oral Capsule1000 MG · Powder500 MG · Oral Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Take 15 minutes before meals
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS Take 15 minutes before meals Adults and children 12 years and older 20 drops in a little water, 2 times per day Children between 12 years and 6 years of age 10 drops in a little water, 2 times per day Children under 6 years consult a physician
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.…
AlcoholConsult your doctor
…Contains ethyl alcohol 30%…
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
WARNINGS Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms persist more than 5 days or worsen. If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children . In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Contains ethyl alcohol 30%
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- OMIC MINERAL SUNSCREEN (ZINC OXIDE) LOTION [MITCHELL COSMETICS, INC]
- VERSED DAILY SUNSCREEN SPF 50 (HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE, AVOBENZONE) CREAM [COSMAX USA, CORP]
- IDEALOVE HYDROGLOW DAILY SUNSCREEN SPF 50 (AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE) CREAM [COSMAX USA, CORP]
- UV RESTORE FACE SERUM SUNSCREEN SPF 50 (AVOBENZONE, HOMOSALATE, OCTISALATE) LOTION [COSMAX USA]
- DR. DROP NMN VITAL BALANCE (DROP NO.1 CREAM 90G) (NMN (NICOTINAMIDE MONONUCLEOTIDE), ECTOIN (ECTOINE)) CREAM [REEDFRESH CO., LTD]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.