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Drug profile · INN

ascorbic acid

ascorbic acid (VITAPED) is a supplement. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 5
Pipeline programs 5
News articles 0
Drug details — ascorbic acid
US status
approved
Class
Route
ORAL
Patents
5
Programs
5
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

ascorbic acid (VITAPED) is a supplement. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ascorbic acid
Brand VITAPED
Mechanism Supplement
Route ORAL
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Supplement

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. APHP200019 Phase 3 · PARItec · Patient with sepsis complicated by ARDS
  2. MOVIPREP Phase 3 · Takeda · Bowel Preparation Prior to Endoscopic, Radiological and Othe
  3. NER1006-01/2025 Phase 3 · Norgine · Colonic disease
  4. APHP220934 Phase 2 · PARItec · AXIAL SPONDYLOARTHRITIS
  5. RESCUE-HUB Phase 2 · Istituto Gentili Italia · unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)

Related patents

  1. US 12156863

    Combination cancer therapy with pentaaza macrocyclic ring complex and ascorbate compound

    Expires Mon Nov 28 2044 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 11219614

    Combination cancer therapy with pentaaza macrocyclic ring complex and ascorbate compound

    Expires Mon Jan 06 2042 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 8197838

    Sustained release systems of ascorbic acid phosphate

    Expires Mon Jun 07 2032 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 8034363

    Sustained release systems of ascorbic acid phosphate

    Expires Mon Oct 06 2031 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  5. US 6426076

    Ascorbic acid as an adjuvant in the treatment of malignant tumors using chemotherapy and radiotherapy

    Expires Mon Jul 25 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is ascorbic acid?

ascorbic acid (VITAPED) is a supplement. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ascorbic acid?

VITAPED is a marketed brand name for ascorbic acid. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ascorbic acid?

ascorbic acid has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.