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
Background

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
Associated Therapies
Nutritional supplementation, Vitamin supplementation
Clinical Trials
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IV Ascorbic Acid in Advanced Gastric Cancer

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Effect of Oral Vitamin C in Assessing the Severity of Oral Mucositis in Chemoradiation of Head and Neck Cancers

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Ascorbic Acid Treatment in Congenital Glucocorticoids and Mineralocorticoids Deficiency Due to NNT Mutation

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Effectiveness of Ascorbic Acid and Tocopherol for Depression in Elderly.

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