Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Calcium Carbonate
Chemical Class
Furanolactone
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Uses
Ascorbic acid is used to treat and prevent vitamin C deficiency , including scurvy (a condition caused by severe vitamin C deficiency). A...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Furanolactone
Ascorbic Acid also known as Vitamin C. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Furanolactone. It belongs to Vitamins, Water Soluble pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Ascorbic Acid is 176.10. It is strongly acidic drug, 5.05% solution of the drug is isotonic and Its pKa is 4.2, 11.6.
How to Take It
1
Adult
Eye drops 10%
2
Adult · PO,IV,SC
100 to 1000 mg — 24 hourly
Frequency may be increased upto twice daily if needed. Dose vary according to requirement.
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger amounts, or for longer than recommended. The recommended daily dose of ascorbic acid changes with age. Fo
4
Child · Oral
25 to 50 mg — 24 hourly
For Paeds of All Ages
Safety Alerts
You should not use ascorbic acid if you are allergic to it
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have or have ever had: diabetes
any type of cancer
a planned surgery or any other medical procedure
taken any other medication or have any medical condition
Important Warnings
Follow all directions on the label and package
Use exactly as directed
Tell your healthcare provider if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Ascorbic acid may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: kidney problems --swellingblood in your urinepainful or difficult urinationpain in your side or lower backfeeling tired or short of breath. Common side effects of ascorbic acid may include: difficult or painful swallowingheadacheheartburnor nauseavomitingdiarrhea
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect ascorbic acid
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Tab, Caps, Syrup Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 121.97
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 05 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 121.97
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Calcium Carbonate, and what they are not.
These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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7g
Rs 22.42Rs 22.42/unit
No DRAP alertsWOODWARD PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD
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Civolt
1g
Rs 97.29
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Calcim
667mg
Rs 142.77
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Cal One-D
830Mg 400Iu
Rs 175.5Rs 17.55/unit
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow
Caloned
830mg
Rs 184.7
No DRAP alertsMartin Dow Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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