Australian Approved Name (AAN): Magnesium ascorbate
Common name/s and synonyms: Vitamin C
Molecular formula: (C6H7O6)2Mg
Molecular weight: 374.5
Conversions (% magnesium): 6.5 (% ascorbic acid): 93.5
RDI for Vitamin C as per NHMRC:
Infants 0-6 months – 25mg/day (AI)
Infants 7-12 months 30mg/day (AI)
Children – 1-8 years – 35mg/day
Children – 9-18 years – 40mg/day
Adults – >19 years – 45mg/day
Pregnancy – 14-18 years – 55mg/day
Pregnancy – 19-50 years – 60mg/day
Lactation – 14-18 years – 80mg/day
Lactation – 19-50 years – 85mg/day
Warnings and restrictions:
When used as an active ingredient and the route of administration is oral or sublingual, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:
VIT ‘Vitamins can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate.’ or ‘Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.’
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient. Homeopathic