How does ASCORBIC ACID work?

ASCORBIC ACID works through the following mechanism: Vitamin / Supplement agent.

What are the most common side effects of ASCORBIC ACID?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for ASCORBIC ACID. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is ASCORBIC ACID the same as Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride?

Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride is a brand name for ASCORBIC ACID. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

ASCORBIC ACID

Q: What is ASCORBIC ACID used for?

ASCORBIC ACID (brand name Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride) is a Vitamin / Supplement indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE Supplementation of the diet with vitamins A, C and D. Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride 0.25 mg also provides fluoride for caries prophylaxis. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children up to age 16, in areas where drinking water contains less than optimal levels of fluoride.

Vitamin / Supplement

Brand names: Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Vitamin / Supplement agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Supplementation of the diet with vitamins A

C and D. Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride 0.25 mg also provides fluoride for caries prophylaxis. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children up to age 16

in areas where drinking water contains less than optimal levels of fluoride

receive daily fluoride supplementation. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that infants and young children 6 months to 3 years of age

in areas where the drinking water contains less than 0.3 ppm of fluoride

and children 3-6 years of age

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS As in the case of all medications, keep out of reach of children

Known Side Effects

13 documented side effects by frequency

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Headache

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Weakness

1-10%

Dizziness

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Joint Pain

0.1-1%

Fever

0.1-1%

Itching

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

11 Reddit threads analysed for ASCORBIC ACID

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

72 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Fatigue (2)

Stomach Pain (2)

Appetite Changes (2)

Nausea (2)

Muscle Pain (2)

Diarrhea (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

The COVID-19 MATH+ Protocol doesn't add up

I know this is preaching to the choir with the Meddit audience, but has anyone looked at the insanity that is the [MATH+ Protocol](https://covid19criticalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/FLCCC-Alliance-MATHplus-Protocol-ENGLISH.pdf) proposed by Paul Marik and the FLCCC? It's complete non-sense a

r/medicine3721134y ago

How's your day going?

I just had a woman ask me if we sell pure vitamin C. "How do you mean?" I asked. "Like, without ascorbic acid," she replied. So .. how is everyone else's day going?

r/pharmacy271568mo ago

weirdest non-medicine thing someone in retail has asked you about?

I'm an intern in retail and had a bit of a hectic weekend. In the middle of a rush on Saturday a guy came up and asked about citric acid. People have asked for help finding weirder supplements so I assumed he meant as a pill, maybe mixed it up with ascorbic acid or something, but after I told him I'

r/pharmacy1081173y ago

Why ascorbic acid cured my symptoms? What disease I have?

38y old male , 185cm, 74 kg. Especially the last 6 months I had zero appetite, bloating, food fermented in my gut that caused brain fog, depression,belching, fatigue. I thought I had liver, pancreas problems. Did CT scan, blood tests all normal. Endoscopy, colonoscopy that found mild gastritis. Tri

r/AskDocs11102y ago

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Brain Fog

Kidney pain, high ascorbic acid

Kidney pain, high ascorbic acid 39f, 5’7”, 190lbs. No medications, supplements, alcohol, tobacco, or drug use. Not diagnosed with chronic health issues but do have symptoms of dysautonomia. Started having pain in the area of my right kidney yesterday, comes and goes but feels like something sharp s

r/AskDocs824y ago

Is there anyway to treat UTI (female) at home?

So my wife has UTI at the moment and it seems to be mild so far such as irritation/slight pain when peeing, the frequent need to pee, and seldom slight lower abdomen pains but she hasn’t displayed any of the more severe symptoms such as light pink/red pee or nausea. She has had UTI once before aroun

r/AskDocs8166y ago

Nausea

Muscle Pain

Constant oversleeping

Hello! I'm male caucasian 21 years old About 1,8m high and weight around 70kg Currently i'm taking omega 3+ vitamins, food enzymes, Alive daily vitamins, coenzyme and ascorbic acid. I smoke around 5 cigarettes daily. I have had problem with balding but got that under control, also had problems with

r/AskDocs4137y ago

Muscle Pain

Abnormal Urine Tests- are these serious?

27 year old male, 5"9 150lbs. What do these mean? &#x200B; **Urine Urobilinogen** Results: 2.0 mg/dL Reference: <2.0 mg/dL ABNORMAL **Urine WBC** (Auto) Results: None seen /HPF Reference: 0-4 /HPF **Urine Mucus** Results: Few /LPF Reference: NEGATIVE /LPF ABNORMAL **Urine Ascorbic Acid Level*

r/AskDocs334y ago

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → ASCORBIC ACID openFDA label JSON → ASCORBIC ACID FAERS adverse-event reports → ASCORBIC ACID ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of ASCORBIC ACID

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

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