Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ascorbic Acid
Chemical Class
Furanolactone
ATC Code
G01AD03, S01XA15
Status
Essential Medicine
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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 53.06
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 40 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 40Rs 53.06
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ascorbic Acid, and what they are not.
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Globalc
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Rs 42.38
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No DRAP alertsReign Pharmaceuticals PCSIR - KLC (Pvt.) Ltd.
Lorvitc
500mg
Rs 53.06
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Hochcchewable
500mg
Rs 53.07
No DRAP alertsHerbion Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd.
Crichriazeachchewable
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Rs 58.37
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Megacchewable
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Rs 59.49
Mega Pharmaceuticals limited
Werrickpharmaceuticalssc
500mg
Rs 62.7
WERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
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500mg
Rs 111.69
No DRAP alertsReign Pharmaceuticals PCSIR - KLC (Pvt.) Ltd.
Ascorbio
500mg
Rs 48.72 ceiling
BIO LABS (PVT) LTD.
Vig-C
500mg
Rs 50.33 ceiling
Glitz Pharma
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Rs 52.79 ceiling
SHAIGAN PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Ultavit-C
500mg
Rs 107.82 ceiling
No DRAP alertsHamaz 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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