Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is used to prevent or treat low levels of vitamin C in people who do not get enough of the vitamin from their diets. Most people who eat a normal diet do not need extra ascorbic acid. Low levels of vitamin C can result in a condition called scurvy. Scurvy may cause symptoms such as rash, muscle weakness, joint pain, tiredness, or tooth loss.
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Generic Name: MULTIVITAMINS (INCLUDES PRENATAL VITAMINS) - ORALMultivitamin-FA-Zinc Ascorbate Oral Interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may... Read more »
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Generic Name: IRON/VITAMIN C - ORALPronounced: (EYE-urn/Vitamin C)Iron Fum-Vit C -Ascorbate sod Oral Uses This medication is an iron supplement... Read more »
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ReferencesPincus MR, Abraham NZ. Interpreting laboratory results. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by... Read more »