About ascorbic acid + sodium ascorbate
Vitamin C supplement
Used for
- Prevention or treatment of vitamin C deficiency
- Nutritional supplementation when dietary intake is inadequate
Usual adult dose
For deficiency prevention, commonly 75–90 mg daily; deficiency treatment doses vary by severity.
Usual dose in children
For deficiency prevention: 15–75 mg daily, depending on age; treatment doses vary.
Common side effects
- Stomach upset
- Nausea or diarrhea
- Kidney stones with high or prolonged doses
Important warnings
- High doses can increase kidney-stone risk.
- Use caution with kidney disease or a history of kidney stones.
- Chewable tablets may affect tooth enamel; rinse after use.
Pregnancy
Vitamin C is generally considered safe at recommended dietary amounts. The adult recommended intake is 85 mg daily during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding
Vitamin C is generally considered safe at recommended dietary amounts. The adult recommended intake is 120 mg daily while breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Iron supplements: vitamin C can increase iron absorption.
- Warfarin: regular high-dose use may affect anticoagulation in some people.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.