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

Assessing the Efficacy and Safety of IV Vitamin C in Combination With Standard Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Ca

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2012-03-15
Last Posted Date
2018-08-28
Lead Sponsor
Thomas Jefferson University
Target Recruit Count
11
Registration Number
NCT01555489
Locations
🇺🇸

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Research Study of IV Vitamin C in Combination With Irinotecan vs Irinotecan Alone for Advanced Colorectal CA

First Posted Date
2012-03-12
Last Posted Date
2020-07-13
Lead Sponsor
Thomas Jefferson University
Target Recruit Count
4
Registration Number
NCT01550510
Locations
🇺🇸

Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Infusion in Human Sepsis

First Posted Date
2011-09-14
Last Posted Date
2018-02-01
Lead Sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Target Recruit Count
24
Registration Number
NCT01434121
Locations
🇺🇸

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States

A Comparison of Solid and Soluble Forms of Cold and Influenza Remedies

First Posted Date
2011-04-11
Last Posted Date
2015-06-01
Lead Sponsor
GlaxoSmithKline
Target Recruit Count
25
Registration Number
NCT01332578
Locations
🇬🇧

BIO-IMAGES Research Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Vitamin C Efficacy in Reducing Post Operative Pain

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2011-03-24
Last Posted Date
2012-01-09
Lead Sponsor
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT01322061
Locations
🇱🇧

AUBMC, Beirut, Lebanon

Determining the Safe Dosage of Ascorbic Acid Used in the Treatment of Occluded Totally Implanted Central Venous Catheter

First Posted Date
2011-01-05
Last Posted Date
2011-01-05
Lead Sponsor
University of Sao Paulo
Target Recruit Count
21
Registration Number
NCT01270152
Locations
🇧🇷

Clinical Hospital of Medicine College of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

Study of High Dose Vitamin C On Outcome in Cardiac Surgery Patients

First Posted Date
2010-07-22
Last Posted Date
2020-10-19
Lead Sponsor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Target Recruit Count
57
Registration Number
NCT01167569
Locations
🇺🇸

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Study of Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Their Combination to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients

First Posted Date
2010-05-18
Last Posted Date
2011-06-17
Lead Sponsor
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT01125033
Locations
🇮🇷

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Fars, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Vitamin C for Prophylaxis of Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation in On-pump Cardiac Surgery Procedures

First Posted Date
2010-04-21
Last Posted Date
2015-10-19
Lead Sponsor
Attikon Hospital
Target Recruit Count
33
Registration Number
NCT01107730
Locations
🇬🇷

University General Hospital Attikon, Athens, Greece

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