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Vitamin C

Generic Name
Vitamin C
Brand Names
Ascor, Citranatal B-calm Kit, Concept Ob, Ferralet 90, Hematogen, Infuvite, Infuvite Pediatric, Moviprep, Mvc-fluoride, Mvi Pediatric, Natafort, Plenvu, Pregvit, Vitafol-one
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C6H8O6
CAS Number
50-81-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
PQ6CK8PD0R

Overview

A six carbon compound related to glucose. It is found naturally in citrus fruits and many vegetables. Ascorbic acid is an essential nutrient in human diets, and necessary to maintain connective tissue and bone. Its biologically active form, vitamin C, functions as a reducing agent and coenzyme in several metabolic pathways. Vitamin C is considered an antioxidant.

Indication

Used to treat vitamin C deficiency, scurvy, delayed wound and bone healing, urine acidification, and in general as an antioxidant. It has also been suggested to be an effective antiviral agent.

Associated Conditions

  • Common Cold
  • Deficiency, Vitamin A
  • Deficiency, Vitamin D
  • Fever
  • Flu caused by Influenza
  • Folate deficiency
  • Iron Deficiency (ID)
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA)
  • Oral bacterial infection
  • Scurvy
  • Vitamin C Deficiency
  • Vitamin Deficiency

Clinical Trials

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
AvPAK
50268-677
ORAL
120 mg in 1 1
4/12/2022
CarWin Pharmaceutical Associates, LLC
15370-105
ORAL
60 mg in 1 1
1/10/2024
Mission Pharmacal Company
0178-0813
ORAL
138 mg in 1 1
1/5/2024
Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC
58657-164
ORAL
60 mg in 1 1
12/9/2023
Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
75854-344
ORAL
175 mg in 1 1
4/8/2025
Exeltis USA, Inc.
0642-7473
ORAL
60 mg in 1 1
2/14/2023
Marnel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
0682-3001
ORAL
500 mg in 1 1
5/2/2014
Centurion Labs, LLC
23359-105
ORAL
100 mg in 1 1
1/22/2024
Avion Pharmaceuticals, LLC
75854-320
ORAL
60 mg in 1 1
1/18/2021
Method Pharmaceuticals, LLC
58657-324
ORAL
35 mg in 1 mL
12/12/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
ASCORBIC ACID INJECTION USP 500 mg/5 ml
SIN05858P
INJECTION
500 mg/5 ml
5/21/1991
IBERET-FOLIC-500 TABLET
SIN05447P
TABLET, FILM COATED
500 mg
2/19/1991
FBC FILMTAB
SIN05814P
TABLET, FILM COATED
20 mg
5/3/1991
TAMIPOOL FOR INJECTION
SIN11849P
INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
100 mg/vial
3/15/2002
CERNEVIT FOR INJECTION
SIN11975P
INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION
125 mg/vial
6/5/2002
PANADOL COLD & FLU HOT REMEDY
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM S.A.
SIN11609P
POWDER
60 mg
8/3/2001

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Vitamin C Tablets
国药准字H13020082
化学药品
片剂
10/10/2020
Vitamin C Tablets
国药准字H22022330
化学药品
片剂
12/31/2020
Vitamin C Tablets
国药准字H45020328
化学药品
片剂
8/19/2020
Vitamin C Tablets
国药准字H14022847
化学药品
片剂
8/26/2020
Vitamin C Tablets
国药准字H45020257
化学药品
片剂
9/13/2020
Vitamin C Tablets
国药准字H53020515
化学药品
片剂
10/10/2020
Vitamin C Tablets
国药准字H37020378
化学药品
片剂
3/12/2020
Vitamin C Tablets
国药准字H61021385
化学药品
片剂
6/5/2020
Vitamin C Tablets
国药准字H51022489
化学药品
片剂
3/3/2021
Vitamin C Tablets
国药准字H13021689
化学药品
片剂
5/19/2020

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
Energy Multi
453128
Medicine
A
6/21/2024
Cellula-T oral powder jar
43995
Hong Sp & Hs
Medicine
A
4/13/1993
BLACKMORES MACU-VISION PLUS
317969
Medicine
A
5/28/2019
Ferropods
329091
Medicine
A
1/22/2020
Resveratrol Capsule
283382
Medicine
A
12/10/2016
BLACKMORES SUPERKIDS MULTI CHEWABLES
289492
Medicine
A
5/30/2017
Super B Complex tablets
126510
Medicine
A
3/28/2006
BLACKMORES B+C TABLETS
215811
Medicine
A
10/9/2013
MaxN-Fuze Multivitamins
288444
Max Health & Living Australia Pty Ltd
Medicine
A
5/1/2017
Blackmores Bio Iron (NZ)
143952
Medicine
A
8/29/2007

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