Drug Reference

Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), plain

Rx only

Fact box

Therapeutic class: Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), plain
Action class: Vitamin C
Chemical class: Ascorbic Acid
Habit forming: No
Availability: Prescription (Rx)

Brand names

AscorC-TimeCemill 1000Concept OBDialyvite 800Dialyvite 800 with IronDialyvite 800 with ZincFeroconFerralet 90FerraplusFerrex 150 PlusFolitabFolivane-FHalls DefenseHematogenHemaxIcar CIcar-C PlusInfuviteInfuvite PediatricIntegra FIrospan TabletLactocalMVC-FluorideMacuvite with LuteinMoviPrepMulti-DelynN Ice with Vitamin COcuviteOcuvite LuteinPoly-Vi-SolPreserVisionPreserVision with LuteinRena-ViteTri-Vi-SolVitafol-OneVitron-C Reformulated Jul 2016

Available as

30 UNT · Oral Capsule10 MG · Oral Tablet40 MG · Oral Capsule500 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet250 MG · Oral Tablet60 MG · Oral Tablet10.8 MG/ML · Oral Solution120 MG · Oral Tablet100 MG · Oral Tablet30 MG · Oral Capsule500 MG · Oral Tablet35 MG/ML · Oral Solution60 MG · Chewable Tablet60 MG · Oral Capsule30 UNT · Oral Tablet1 UNT/ML · Injectable Solution1.4 UNT/ML · Injectable Solution210 MG · Oral Capsule125 MG · Oral Tablet200 MG · Chewable Tablet53 MG120 MG · Chewable Tablet250 MG · Chewable Tablet1500 MG · Oral Tablet

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Supplementation of the diet with vitamins A, C and D. Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride 0.25 mg also provides fluoride for caries prophylaxis. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children up to age 16, in areas where drinking water contains less than optimal levels of fluoride, receive daily fluoride supplementation. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that infants and young children 6 months to 3 years of age, in areas where the drinking water contains less than 0.3 ppm of fluoride, and children 3-6 years of age, in areas where the drinking water contains 0.3 through 0.6 ppm of fluoride, receive 0.25 mg of supplemental fluoride daily which is provided in a dose of 1 mL of Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride 0.25 mg (See Dosage and Administration ). Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride 0.25 mg supply significant amounts of vitamins A, C and D to supplement the diet, and to help assure that nutritional deficiencies of these vitamins will not develop. Thus, in a single easy-to-use preparation, children obtain essential vitamins and fluoride.

How it works

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY It is well established that fluoridation of the water supply (1 ppm fluoride) during the period of tooth development leads to a significant decrease in the incidence of dental caries. Hydroxyapatite is the principal crystal for all calcified tissue in the human body. The fluoride ion reacts with hydroxyapatite in the tooth as it is formed to produce the more caries-resistant crystal, fluorapatite. The reaction may be expressed by the equation: Three stages of fluoride deposition in tooth enamel can be distinguished: 1. Small amounts (reflecting the low levels of fluoride in tissue fluids) are incorporated into the enamel crystals while they are being formed. 2. After enamel has been laid down, fluoride deposition continues in the surface enamel. Diffusion of fluoride from the surface inward is apparently restricted. 3. After eruption, the surface enamel acquires fluoride from water, food, supplementary fluoride and smaller amounts from saliva. eq

How to use / dosing

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 1.0 mL daily or as directed by physician. May be dropped directly into the mouth with dropper; or mixed with cereal, fruit juice or other food. Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride 0.25 mg is available in 50 mL bottles with accompanying calibrated dropper.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS Allergic rash and other idiosyncrasies have been rarely reported.

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

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