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Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria), bloating and gas, indigestion.Based on those ingredients, 36 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are Betaine Hydrochloride. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules contains one active ingredient: betaine hydrochloride, which is a compound that increases stomach acidity. The capsule itself is made from gelatin, an inactive ingredient used as the capsule shell.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Betaine Hydrochloride product and its label doesn't state a use — see Betaine Hydrochloride's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence isn't established in our data for any of the conditions betaine HCl is sometimes used for — dyspepsia (indigestion), hypothyroidism, diarrhea, rheumatoid arthritis, food allergies, and allergic rhinitis (hay fever) all carry an insufficient-evidence rating. That means we don't have reliable research to say whether it works for these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Betaine Hydrochloride

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Betaine HCl comes with stomach concerns. The safety data advises caution: it may irritate the stomach and is not safe for people with ulcers, gastritis, or true acid reflux.

The hydrochloric acid it produces could irritate existing ulcers or slow their healing, and it might cause heartburn. During pregnancy, there isn't enough safety information, so it's best avoided.

Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been established either, so avoid use then as well.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Betaine Hydrochloride

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Betaine Hydrochloride.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 36 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you use H2-blockers, antacids, or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for heartburn or stomach ulcers. Betaine HCl increases stomach acid, which may reduce how well these medications work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Betaine HCl is a single-ingredient supplement that increases stomach acid. If you take medications to reduce stomach acid — H2-blockers, antacids, or PPIs — this product will work against them.

If you have ulcers, gastritis, or acid reflux, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering it.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X003L0EHOH
Net contents 180 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 23, 2024
DSLD ID 312864
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
X003L0EHOH
IngredientAmount% DV
Betaine Hydrochloride750 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin

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Label statements
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Formula

Betaine HCl 750 mg per serving

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule with water, or as directed by a physician.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

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Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 Amounts shown are per serving.

Betaine Hydrochloride

Interacts with
36 drugs
750 mg per serving

Betaine hydrochloride is a supplement used to temporarily increase stomach acid in people who may have low acid levels. Evidence for its benefits is l...

Betaine Hydrochloride monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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36 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Betaine Hydrochloride3 drug types · 36 drugs

Antacids

Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of antacids.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. Antacids are taken to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with antacids might decrease the effects of the antacids.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
H2-Blockers

Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of H2-blockers.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. H2-blockers are used to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with H2-blockers might decrease the effects of H2-blockers.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Proton Pump Inhibitors (Ppis)

Betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity and could decrease the effects of PPIs.
In human research, betaine hydrochloride increases stomach acidity. PPIs are used to decrease stomach acidity. Theoretically, taking betaine hydrochloride along with PPIs might decrease the effects of PPIs

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules has a known interaction with 36 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I have heartburn or acid reflux?
No — the safety data advises against it. Betaine HCl increases stomach acid, which will make heartburn and acid reflux worse. If you have ulcers or gastritis either, it's not safe for you.
Will this work if I'm also taking omeprazole or another acid-reducing medication?
No. Betaine HCl increases stomach acid while your medication is trying to decrease it, so they work against each other. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's safe to use both.
Is there any evidence this supplement actually works?
Not in our data. The conditions it's marketed for — indigestion, low thyroid hormone, diarrhea, arthritis, and allergies — all have insufficient reliable evidence. We can't say whether it works for any of them.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety information during pregnancy, so it's best avoided. Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been established either, so avoid it then too. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options.
What does betaine hydrochloride actually do?
It's a compound that increases the amount of acid in your stomach. That's why it can cause heartburn and potentially irritate ulcers.

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Betaine HCl 750 mg Capsules's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Betaine Hydrochloride 2 references
  1. Yago MR, Frymoyer A, Benet LZ, Smelick GS, Frassetto LA, Ding X, Dean B, Salphati L, Budha N, Jin JY, Dresser MJ, Ware JA. The use of betaine HCl to enhance dasatinib absorption in healthy volunteers with rabeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria. AAPS J. 2014 PubMed
  2. Yago MR, Frymoyer AR, Smelick GS, Frassetto LA, Budha NR, Dresser MJ, Ware JA, Benet LZ. Gastric reacidification with betaine HCl in healthy volunteers with rabeprazole-induced hypochlorhydria. Mol Pharm. 2013 Nov 4;10(11):4032-7. PubMed

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