Ascorbic acid
(Solgar®, BioCare®, Ascorbic acid)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Chewable Tablets, Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Use chewable tablets or injection if appropriate. Crushing or dispersing should always be used as a last resort but current text books and resources suggest it is likely to be safe. Clinicians should be aware that this is an unlicensed use of the medication.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Ascorbic acid
Usual formulation brand names
Solgar®, BioCare®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
500mg/5ml
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
Special
Liquid strengths
n/a
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Check with special manufacturer
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Use injection if appropriate. Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
Notes
Effervescent tablets may be available for general sale but are not currently available on prescription. If possible these should be given as an alternative.