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
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.
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
FDA Approved Products
Singapore Approved Products
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