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
Vitamin E and C to Slow Progression of Common Carotid Artery Plaque Build-Up
Arterial Disease Multifactorial Intervention Trial (ADMIT)
Phase 3
Completed
- Conditions
Women's Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study (WAFACS)
- First Posted Date
- 1999-10-28
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-07-15
- Lead Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Registration Number
- NCT00000541
Women's Angiographic Vitamin and Estrogen Trial (WAVE)
Randomized Trials of Vitamin Supplements and Eye Disease
Phase 3
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 1999-09-24
- Last Posted Date
- 2005-06-24
- Lead Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
- Registration Number
- NCT00000161
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