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
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Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2015/01/22 | Phase 2 | Active, not recruiting | Bryan Allen | ||
2014/10/02 | Phase 3 | Completed | Norgine | ||
2014/08/26 | Phase 4 | UNKNOWN | Anemia Working Group Romania | ||
2014/08/06 | Phase 4 | Completed | |||
2014/07/10 | Phase 2 | Completed | University Hospital, Bordeaux | ||
2014/04/30 | Not Applicable | Completed | |||
2014/04/08 | Phase 2 | Completed | |||
2014/02/10 | Phase 2 | Completed | |||
2013/08/28 | Not Applicable | Completed | |||
2013/05/14 | Phase 1 | Active, not recruiting | Joseph J. Cullen |
FDA Drug Approvals
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Approved Product | Manufacturer | NDC Code | Route | Strength | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triva Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 84781-014 | ORAL | 75 mg in 1 1 | 5/28/2025 | |
| PureTek Corporation | 59088-182 | ORAL | 250 mg in 1 1 | 1/11/2023 | |
| Raw Materials International Overseas LLC | 69877-017 | SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVENOUS, INTRAMUSCULAR | 500 mg in 1 mL | 2/22/2017 | |
| Adler-Stern Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 69054-210 | ORAL | 500 mg in 1 1 | 11/7/2014 | |
| McGuff Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 67157-101 | INTRAVENOUS | 500 mg in 1 mL | 1/25/2024 | |
| Bryant Ranch Prepack | 63629-1140 | ORAL | 120 mg in 1 1 | 2/11/2020 | |
| PureTek Corporation | 59088-171 | ORAL | 120 mg in 1 1 | 1/11/2023 | |
| Nnodum Pharmaceuticals | 63044-153 | ORAL | 120 mg in 1 1 | 1/8/2010 | |
| Hillestad Pharmaceuticals USA | 10542-011 | ORAL | 100 mg in 1 1 | 10/24/2019 | |
| PureTek Corporation | 59088-164 | ORAL | 120 mg in 1 1 | 1/11/2023 |
EMA Drug Approvals
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HSA Drug Approvals
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NMPA Drug Approvals
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Approved Product | Company | Approval Number | Drug Type | Dosage Form | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C Tablets | 国药准字H41022162 | 化学药品 | 片剂 | 6/12/2020 | |
| Vitamin C Tablets | 国药准字H41022163 | 化学药品 | 片剂 | 6/12/2020 | |
| Vitamin C Tablets | 国药准字H41020414 | 化学药品 | 片剂 | 6/19/2020 | |
| Vitamin C Tablets | 国药准字H41022442 | 化学药品 | 片剂 | 7/23/2020 | |
| Vitamin C Tablets | 国药准字H61022636 | 化学药品 | 片剂 | 11/15/2022 | |
| Vitamin C Tablets | 国药准字H20053399 | 化学药品 | 片剂 | 5/10/2024 | |
| Vitamin C Tablets | 国药准字H36021449 | 化学药品 | 片剂 | 6/17/2021 | |
| Vitamin C Tablets | 国药准字H44022908 | 化学药品 | 片剂 | 4/7/2020 | |
| Vitamin C Tablets | 国药准字H36021607 | 化学药品 | 片剂 | 9/10/2019 | |
| Vitamin C Tablets | 国药准字H52020293 | 化学药品 | 片剂 | 11/15/2019 |
PPB Drug Approvals
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TGA Drug Approvals
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Approved Product | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Registration Type | Status | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Vitamin | 472186 | Medicine | A | 12/9/2024 | |
| Men`s Multi | 467971 | Medicine | A | 11/11/2024 | |
| Wealthy Health Beaut?21 Hair & Nails Nutrition formula | 154960 | Medicine | A | 9/5/2008 | |
| COLLAGENICS | 122467 | Medicine | A | 10/6/2005 | |
| PM Procare | 169884 | Pharmametics Products A Division of Max Biocare Pty Ltd | Medicine | A | 3/16/2010 |
| Echinax Sachet | 168978 | Medicine | A | 2/11/2010 | |
| PHARMACY CARE DAILY MULTIVITAMIN | 215746 | Medicine | A | 10/8/2013 | |
| NUTRA-LIFE JOINT FORMULA + MSM UNFLAVOURED POWDER | 284718 | Medicine | A | 1/17/2017 | |
| Heart Goodness | 280569 | Medicine | A | 9/21/2016 | |
| METAGENICS META ZINC WITH VITAMIN C RASPBERRY | 282576 | Medicine | A | 11/16/2016 |
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