Australian approved name (AAN): Ascorbic acid
Common names and synonyms:
Ascorbic acid anhydrous
l-Ascorbic acid
Vitamin C; (5R)-5-[(1,2-Dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxyfuran-2(5H)-one.
Molecular formula: C6H8O6
Molecular weight: 176.12
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
TGA reference: British Pharmacopoeia