Useful for the synthesis of collagen, lipids, proteins and carnitine, for tissue repair, in inactivation of free radicals, for immune function, preservation of blood vessel integrity and prevention & treatment of scurvy. It is also prescribed for hematuria, dental carries, pyorrhea, acne, infertility, hay fever, fractures, atherosclerosis, and leg ulcers.
- Prophylaxis: 25-75mg per day
- Treatment: at least 500mg per day for adults & 250mg per day <8 years.
- [Max safe dose: 2g]
- Tablets:
- 100mg
- 200mg
- 250mg
- 500mg
- 1000mg
- Taken without regard to meals
It acts as a cofactor, enzyme complement, co-substrate and a powerful anti-oxidant in various reactions and metabolic processes.
It also stabilizes vitamin E and folic acid and enhances iron absorption.
- Diarrhea
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Headache
- Stomach cramps
- Iron over-absorption
- Oxalate kidney stones if used for a long time at high doses
- Increased frequency of urination.
More than 1g dose daily in pregnancy causes scurvy in neonates, hyperoxaluria, and hypersensitivity.
- Deferoxamine
Drug Status
| Availability | OTC |
| Pregnancy | Safe to use but quantities not more than 1g per day |
| Breastfeeding | Safe to use |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRAND NAME | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascorbic Acid | 100mg | Tablet | 1000’s | Elys Chemicals | Elys Chemicals |
| Ascorbic Acid | 100mg | Tablet | 100’s, 1000’s | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Ascorbic Acid | 250mg | Tablet | 1000’s | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Ascorbic Acid | 500mg | Tablet | 1000’s | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Asnorbin | 1g | Effervescent Tablet | 16’s | Bliss GVS | Prunus Pharma |
| Ceovite | 250mg | Effervescent Tablet | 200’s | Shalina Labs | Shalina Healthcare |
| Ceovite Forte | 1g | Effervescent Tablet | 10’s | Shalina Labs | Shalina Healthcare |
| Cevite | 500mg | Tablet | 100’s | Shalina Labs | Shalina Healthcare |
| Cevite | 1g | Tablet | 100’s | Shalina Labs | Shalina Healthcare |
| Glencee | 1g | Effervescent Tablet | 20’s | Glenmark Pharma | Glenmark Pharma |
| Glencee Kidz | 500mg | Effervescent Tablet | 20’s | Glenmark Pharma | Glenmark Pharma |
| Limcee | 500mg | Tablet | 100’s | Asence Pharma | Medisel Kenya |
| Vitamin C | 100mg | Tablet | 1000’s | Elys Chemicals | Elys Chemicals |
| Vitamin C | 200mg | Tablet | 1000’s | Elys Chemicals | Elys Chemicals |