Ascorbic Acid: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Ascorbic Acid. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Ascorbic Acid Injection is indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients, age 5 months and older, for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. Limitations of Use Ascorbic Acid Injection is not indicated for the treatment of vitamin C deficiency that is not associated with signs and symptoms of scurvy.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set a6481bae…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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