Mega C Acid Plus

Generic name:ascorbic acid
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Vitamins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.

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DESCRIPTION:

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) is a water-soluble vitamin. It occurs as a white or slightly yellow crystal or powder with a light acidic taste. It is an antiscorbutic product. On exposure to air it gradually darkens. In the dry state it is reasonable stable in air, but in solution it rapidly oxidizes. Ascorbic Acid is freely soluble in water, sparingly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in chloroform, ether and benzene.

The chemical name of Ascorbic Acid is L-ascorbic acid. The molecular formula is C 6H 8O 6 and the molecular weight is 176.13.

Ascorbic Acid injection is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow sterile solution of Ascorbic Acid in Water for Injection, for intravenous, intramuscular or subcutaneous use. Each ml contains: Accorbic Acid 500 mg, Disodium Edetate 0.25mg, Sodium Hydroxide 110mg, in Water for Injection q.s. pH (range 5.5-7.0) adjusted with Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Hydroxide. Contains no preservatives.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:

In humans, an exogenous source of ascorbic acid is required for collagen formation and tissue repair. Ascorbic acid is reversibly oxidized to dehydroascorbic acid in the body. These two forms of the vitamin are believed to be important in oxidation-reduction reactions. The vitamin is involved in tyrosine metabolism, conversion of folic acid to folinic acid, carbohydrate metabolism, synthesis of lipids and proteins, iron metabolism, resistance to infections and cellular respiration.

Ascorbic acid deficiency results in scurvy. Collagenous structures are primarily affected, lesions develop in bones and blood vessels. Administration of ascorbic acid completely reverses the symptoms of ascorbic acid deficiency.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE:

Ascorbic acid is recommended for the preventi...