What it's used for
Ascorbic acid injection is a form of vitamin C used for the short-term treatment of scurvy. It is prescribed for adult and pediatric patients aged 5 months and older when oral administration is not possible.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The dose varies by age, such as 50 mg daily for infants and 100 mg daily for children, administered as a slow intravenous infusion for a maximum of one week.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Common side effects
Potential adverse reactions include oxalate kidney stones and hemolysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
Other everything else medications covered at $0 with an active Tab membership.
Ascorbic Acid cost without insurance
Cash prices for Ascorbic Acid without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Ascorbic Acid is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications require a prescription from a licensed clinician.
Ascorbic Acid dosage and administration
1.0 mL daily or as directed by physician. May be dropped directly into the mouth with dropper; or mixed with cereal, fruit juice or other food. Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride 0.25 mg is available in 50 mL bottles with accompanying calibrated dropper.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Ascorbic Acid side effects
Allergic rash and other idiosyncrasies have been rarely reported.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. This is not a complete list. Report side effects to your clinician, and seek care for anything severe or unexpected.
Common questions
Is ascorbic Acid covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Ascorbic Acid is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get ascorbic Acid through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get an ascorbic Acid prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does ascorbic acid cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for ascorbic acid vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Ascorbic Acid is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get ascorbic acid?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of ascorbic acid are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of ascorbic acid?
1.0 mL daily or as directed by physician. May be dropped directly into the mouth with dropper; or mixed with cereal, fruit juice or other food. Tri-Vite Drops with Fluoride 0.25 mg is available in 50 mL bottles with accompanying calibrated dropper. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
What are the side effects of ascorbic acid?
Allergic rash and other idiosyncrasies have been rarely reported. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15.)
Ascorbic Acid is $0 on the covered list
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