Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
A powerful antioxidant that helps the body form and maintain connective tissue, including bones, blood vessels, and skin.
Dosage by Body Weight
Daily requirement for children is 15-45 mg. Higher doses are used during illness for short periods.
- Body Weight
- Infants <10 kg
- Dose
- 25-50 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Found in most pediatric multivitamin drops.
- Body Weight
- Children >10 kg
- Dose
- 100 mg to 500 mg
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Tracking Notes
- Excess is excreted in the urine.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants <10 kg | 25-50 mg | Once daily | Found in most pediatric multivitamin drops. |
| Children >10 kg | 100 mg to 500 mg | Once daily | Excess is excreted in the urine. |
Formulation
Purpose
Prevention and treatment of scurvy and for immune system support.
Generic Name
Ascorbic AcidBranded Drug Names
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is listed as a generic drug name. Common branded medicines that may contain the same active ingredient include:
Scheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.
Alternatives
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CAUTIONVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Alcohol may worsen dehydration, stomach upset, or interfere with nutritional recovery. Avoid or limit alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBEDVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Generally safe in pregnancy when used at recommended doses or as prescribed. Avoid excessive supplementation.
Breast Feeding
SAFEVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Generally compatible with breastfeeding when used at recommended doses. Ask a healthcare provider before high-dose use.
Driving
SAFEVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Usually does not affect driving. Avoid driving only if you feel unwell, dizzy, or weak from the underlying condition.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBEDVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Usually safe at recommended doses, but high-dose or fat-soluble vitamin use should be medically supervised in liver disease.
Kidney
CAUTIONVitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Kidney disease may require avoiding or adjusting minerals and electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, calcium, or phosphate.