Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid): Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is a vitamin supplement. It is used for vitamin C deficiency, scurvy, and support for immunity, wound healing and iron absorption. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, sachets, cream, syrup and drops, made by 21 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) works
Vitamin C is an antioxidant needed to make collagen, the protein that holds skin, blood vessels and gums together, and it helps the gut absorb iron.
What is Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) used for?
- Vitamin C deficiency
- Scurvy
- And support for immunity
- Wound healing
- Iron absorption
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is used to prevent and treat vitamin C deficiency and scurvy, and to support the immune system, healthy skin and gums, and wound healing. It also improves the absorption of iron from food and iron supplements.
Side effects of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is usually well tolerated. High doses may cause:
- Stomach upset or diarrhoea
- Heartburn
- Headache
See a doctor if you have kidney pain or blood in the urine.
Precautions and warnings
- Do not take very high doses for long periods without advice.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney stones, kidney disease or haemochromatosis.
- Effervescent tablets contain sodium; check with your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet.
Frequently asked questions about Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
What is the price of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) products currently in stock range from Rs 84 to Rs 1,625 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Semo-C - Sugar Free 500mg Chewable Tablet at Rs 84. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) are available in Pakistan?
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Vitamin (Global Pharmaceuticals), Nutrifactor (Nutrifactor), Ironic (Cell Laboratories Ltd), Semo-c (Semos), Cecon (Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Ltd), Seacal (Wilson`s Pharmaceuticals), Redoxon (Bayer Pharma (PVT.) Ltd) and Herr-c (Wilson`s Pharmaceuticals), along with 8 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)?
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 30+ products containing Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
