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 antioxi...

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

Pharmacokinetics of Two Different High-dose Regimens of Intravenous Vitamin C in Critically Ill Patients

First Posted Date
2015-05-27
Last Posted Date
2017-08-02
Lead Sponsor
Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Target Recruit Count
20
Registration Number
NCT02455180
Locations
🇳🇱

VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands

A Long-term Study to Describe the Use of PASCORBIN® 7.5 g in Patients With Vitamin C Deficiency

First Posted Date
2015-04-22
Last Posted Date
2022-04-26
Lead Sponsor
Pascoe Pharmazeutische Praeparate GmbH
Target Recruit Count
5000
Registration Number
NCT02422901
Locations
🇩🇪

multiple medical German Practices of physicians and medical practitioners, Giessen, Hessen, Germany

Comparative Study on the Effects of Sublingual Misoprostol in Addition to Standard AMTSL in Low Risk Parturients in LASUTH, Ikeja.

First Posted Date
2015-04-22
Last Posted Date
2015-04-30
Lead Sponsor
Lagos State University
Target Recruit Count
660
Registration Number
NCT02424201

Pharmacological Ascorbate for Lung Cancer

First Posted Date
2015-04-17
Last Posted Date
2024-08-20
Lead Sponsor
Joseph J. Cullen, MD, FACS
Target Recruit Count
55
Registration Number
NCT02420314
Locations
🇺🇸

Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Role of Vitamin C at 6 Months on Incidence of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type I in Upper Limb Surgery

First Posted Date
2015-03-17
Last Posted Date
2023-02-09
Lead Sponsor
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Target Recruit Count
1000
Registration Number
NCT02390505
Locations
🇫🇷

CHU Rouen, Rouen, France

🇫🇷

CH Saint-Quentin, Saint-Quentin, France

🇫🇷

CHU Amiens, Amiens, France

Antioxidants in Gestational Diabetes

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2015-02-04
Last Posted Date
2017-03-24
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Target Recruit Count
200
Registration Number
NCT02355197
Locations
🇪🇬

Kasr Alainy medical school, Cairo, Egypt

A Phase 2 Trial of High-Dose Ascorbate in Glioblastoma Multiforme

First Posted Date
2015-01-22
Last Posted Date
2024-11-14
Lead Sponsor
Bryan Allen
Target Recruit Count
90
Registration Number
NCT02344355
Locations
🇺🇸

Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Ascorbic Acid Administration in the Treatment of Anemia in Chronic Hemodialysed Patients

First Posted Date
2014-08-26
Last Posted Date
2020-02-24
Lead Sponsor
Anemia Working Group Romania
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT02225886
Locations
🇷🇴

"Nefrolab" Dialysis Center, Slatina, Romania

Phosphate Lowering in CKD Trial

First Posted Date
2014-08-06
Last Posted Date
2022-08-26
Lead Sponsor
VA Office of Research and Development
Target Recruit Count
66
Registration Number
NCT02209636
Locations
🇺🇸

Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO, Aurora, Colorado, United States

Interest of Ascorbic Acid in the Management of Pneumonia in Elderly People Hospitalized.

First Posted Date
2014-07-10
Last Posted Date
2016-09-15
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Bordeaux
Target Recruit Count
9
Registration Number
NCT02186158
Locations
🇫🇷

CHU de Bordeaux, Hôpital Saint André, Bordeaux, France

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