Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): MedlinePlus Drug Information

pronounced as (a skor' bik) Why is this medication prescribed?How should this medicine be used?Other uses for this medicineWhat special precautions should I follow?What special dietary instructions should I follow?What should I do if I forget a dose?What side effects can this medication cause?What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication?In case of emergency/overdoseWhat other information should I know?Brand namesWhy is this medication prescribed?Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is used as a dietary supplement when the amount of ascorbic acid in the diet is not enough. People most at risk for ascorbic acid deficiency are those with a limited variety of food in their diet, or who have intestinal malabsorption problems from cancer or kidney disease. Ascorbic acid is also used to prevent and treat scurvy (a disease that causes fatigue, gum swelling, joint pain, and poor wound healing from a lack of vitamin C in the body). Ascorbic acid is in a class of medications called antio...