Ascorbic acid

Generic name: ascorbic acid (vitamin C) [ as-KORE-bik-AS-id ]
Brand names: Acerola, Ascorbic Acid Quick Melts, C/Rose Hips, Cecon, Cemill 500, ... show all 25 brands C-Time, Ester-C, N Ice with Vitamin C, Sunkist Vitamin C, Vasoflex HD, Vicks Vitamin C Drops, Vitamin C, Cenolate, Mega-C-Acid Plus, Cee-500, C-500-Gr, Centrum Singles-Vitamin C, Ascot, Cevi-Bid, Vitamin C TR, Vitamin C with Rose Hips, Cemill 1000, Time Release Vitamin C, Ascor L NC, Ascor
Dosage forms: oral capsule (500 mg); oral gum (250 mg); oral liquid (500 mg/5 mL; 90 mg/mL); oral tablet (100 mg; 1000 mg; 1500 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg; with bioflavonoids; with bioflavonoids 500 mg); oral tablet, chewable (100 mg; 25 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg; 60 mg); oral tablet, disintegrating (100 mg; 250 mg); oral tablet, extended release (1000 mg)
Drug class:Vitamins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 9, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is ascorbic acid?

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) occurs naturally in foods such as citrus fruit, tomatoes, potatoes, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin C is important for bones and connective tissues, muscles, and blood vessels. Vitamin C also helps the body absorb iron, which is needed for red blood cell production.

Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency.

Ascorbic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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.

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