Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C; many brands and generics
Water-soluble vitamin

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Key
  • Tabs [OTC]: 100, 250, 500 mg, 1 g
  • Chewable tabs [OTC]: 100, 250, 500 mg; some may contain aspartame
  • Tabs (timed release) [OTC]: 0.5, 1.5 g
  • Caps [OTC]: 500, 1000 mg
  • Extended release caps [OTC]: 500 mg
  • Injection: 500 mg/mL (50 mL); may contain sodium hydrosulfite or edetate disodium
  • Oral liquid [OTC]: 500 mg/5 mL (120, 236, 473 mL); may contain propylene glycol, saccharin, sodium benzoate
  • Oral crystals or powder [OTC]: 1 g per 1⁄4 teaspoonful (120 g, 480 g)
  • Some products may contain approximately 5 mEq Na/1 g ascorbic acid.

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