Calcium ascorbate

Identification

Generic Name
Calcium ascorbate
DrugBank Accession Number
DB14483
Background

Not Available

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Nutraceutical
Structure
Weight
Average: 390.31
Monoisotopic: 390.0111168
Chemical Formula
C12H14CaO12
Synonyms
  • Ascorbic acid calcium salt
  • Calcium ascorbate
  • Calcium ascorbate anhydrous
  • Calcium diascorbate
  • L-ascorbic acid, calcium salt (2:1)

Pharmacology

Indication

Not Available

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Associated Conditions
Indication TypeIndicationCombined Product DetailsApproval LevelAge GroupPatient CharacteristicsDose Form
Treatment ofVitamin c deficiency••• •••••••••
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Pharmacodynamics

Not Available

Mechanism of action
Not Available
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AmphetamineThe serum concentration of Amphetamine can be decreased when it is combined with Calcium ascorbate.
BenzphetamineThe serum concentration of Benzphetamine can be decreased when it is combined with Calcium ascorbate.
BleomycinThe therapeutic efficacy of Bleomycin can be decreased when used in combination with Calcium ascorbate.
BortezomibThe therapeutic efficacy of Bortezomib can be decreased when used in combination with Calcium ascorbate.
ChlorpropamideCalcium ascorbate may decrease the excretion rate of Chlorpropamide which could result in a higher serum level.
Food Interactions
No interactions found.

Products

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Product Ingredients
IngredientUNIICASInChI Key
Calcium ascorbate dihydrate183E4W213W5743-28-2RGJHWLDSRIHFKY-FWCDDDAWSA-L
Active Moieties
NameKindUNIICASInChI Key
Ascorbic acidsaltPQ6CK8PD0R50-81-7CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N
Over the Counter Products
NameDosageStrengthRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Ascorbate C-500Capsule500 mgOralSeroyal International Inc.1998-12-312001-08-09Canada flag
Buffered Vitamin C 1000mgTablet1000 mgOralGeneral Nutrition Canada Inc.1997-11-262005-08-05Canada flag
Calcium Ascorbate 1000mgCapsule1000 mg / capOralNatural Factors Nutritional Products Ltd.1996-12-312007-08-07Canada flag
Calcium Ascorbate Crystals 1250mg/0.25tspPowder1.25 g / 1.25 mLOralSwiss Herbal Remedies Ltd.1987-12-312009-08-04Canada flag
Calcium Ascorbate Crystals Vitamin C 1gm/mlPowder1 g / mLOralVita Health Products Inc1991-12-312004-07-26Canada flag
Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
A/o-26 - CapletCalcium ascorbate (250 mg) + Beta carotene (7500 unit) + Calcium (75 mg) + Copper (1 mg) + DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate (100 unit) + Folic acid (.4 mg) + Manganese (2.5 mg) + Racemethionine (50 mg) + Selenium (100 mcg) + Zinc (7.5 mg)TabletOralEnviro Tech International Canada1996-12-191999-07-26Canada flag
Aces CapletCalcium ascorbate (350 mg) + Beta carotene (15000 unit) + Chromium (25 mcg) + Selenium (100 mcg) + Vitamin E (200 unit) + Zinc (25 mg)TabletOralNu Life Nutrition Ltd.1997-08-152005-03-15Canada flag
Aces TabCalcium ascorbate (350 mg) + Cholecalciferol (200 unit) + Chromium (25 mcg) + Selenium (100 mcg) + Vitamin A (5000 unit) + Vitamin E (200 unit) + Zinc (25 mg)TabletOralNu Life Nutrition Ltd.1987-12-312005-03-15Canada flag
Acti-megascorb Crystals PwrCalcium ascorbate (2 g / 5 mL) + Calcium ascorbate (260 mg / 5 mL)PowderOralActi Form Ltd.1991-12-312005-03-21Canada flag
Acti-megascorb Crystals PwrCalcium ascorbate (2 g / 5 mL) + Calcium ascorbate (260 mg / 5 mL)PowderOralActi Form Ltd.1991-12-312005-03-21Canada flag
Unapproved/Other Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
Cavan OneCalcium ascorbate dihydrate (25 mg/1) + Calcium (150 mg/1) + Cholecalciferol (170 [iU]/1) + DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate (30 [iU]/1) + Doconexent (260 mg/1) + Ferrous asparto glycinate (7 mg/1) + Folic acid (1 mg/1) + Icosapent (40 mg/1) + Iron (20 mg/1) + Linoleic acid (30 mg/1) + Pyridoxine hydrochloride (25 mg/1) + alpha-Linolenic acid (30 mg/1)Capsule, gelatin coatedOralSeton Pharmaceuticals2009-10-302011-11-27US flag
Ferrex 150 Forte PlusCalcium ascorbate dihydrate (60 mg/1) + Calcium threonate (0.8 mg/1) + Cyanocobalamin (25 ug/1) + Folic acid (1 mg/1) + Iron (150 mg/1) + Succinic acid (50 mg/1)CapsuleOralBreckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc.2008-08-012012-09-30US flag
Folcaps Care OneCalcium ascorbate dihydrate (24 mg/1) + Biotin (300 mg/1) + Calcium carbonate (100 mg/1) + Calcium threonate (1 mg/1) + Cholecalciferol (800 [iU]/1) + Doconexent (350 mg/1) + Docusate sodium (50 mg/1) + Folic acid (1 mg/1) + Icosapent (100 mg/1) + Iodine (150 ug/1) + Iron (27 mg/1) + Magnesium (50 mg/1) + Nicotinamide (10 mg/1) + Pyridoxine hydrochloride (50 mg/1) + Riboflavin (1.5 mg/1) + Zinc (5 mg/1) + alpha-Linolenic acid (50 mg/1) + alpha-Tocopherol acetate (15 [iU]/1)Capsule, gelatin coatedOralMayne Pharma2009-05-012016-12-31US flag
Folcaps Omega-3Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (24 mg/1) + Calcium (150 mg/1) + Calcium threonate (1 mg/1) + Cholecalciferol (170 [iU]/1) + Doconexent (260 mg/1) + Ferrous asparto glycinate (7 mg/1) + Folic acid (1 mg/1) + Icosapent (40 mg/1) + Iron (20 mg/1) + Pyridoxine hydrochloride (25 mg/1) + alpha-Linolenic acid (30 mg/1) + alpha-Tocopherol acetate (30 [iU]/1)Capsule, gelatin coatedOralMayne Pharma2011-01-032016-12-31US flag
Nestabs ONECalcium ascorbate dihydrate (18 mg/1) + Cholecalciferol (6.25 ug/1) + Cyanocobalamin (15 ug/1) + Doconexent (225 mg/1) + Folic acid (1 mg/1) + Iron (38 mg/1) + Magnesium oxide (15 mg/1) + Pyridoxine hydrochloride (30 mg/1) + Tocopherol (10 mg/1) + Zinc oxide (1 mg/1)Capsule, gelatin coatedOralWomens Choice Pharmaceuticals, Llc2017-07-20Not applicableUS flag

Categories

Drug Categories
Classification
Not classified
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
J96U0ZD4Y6
CAS number
5743-27-1
InChI Key
BLORRZQTHNGFTI-ZZMNMWMASA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/2C6H8O6.Ca/c2*7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5;/h2*2,5,7-10H,1H2;/q;;+2/p-2/t2*2-,5+;/m00./s1
IUPAC Name
calcium bis((2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate)
SMILES
[Ca++].OC[C@H](O)[C@H]1OC(=O)C(O)=C1[O-].OC[C@H](O)[C@H]1OC(=O)C(O)=C1[O-]

References

General References
Not Available
ChemSpider
22900989
ChEMBL
CHEMBL2146095
Wikipedia
Calcium_ascorbate

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
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Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
TabletOral166.7 mg / tab
TabletOral1000 mg
CapsuleOral1000 mg / cap
PowderOral1.25 g / 1.25 mL
PowderOral1 g / mL
PowderOral4.5 g / 5 mL
PowderOral825 mg / g
PowderOral1.3 g / 1.25 mL
Capsule, gelatin coatedOral
TabletOral250 mg / tab
Tablet, coatedOral
Tablet, extended releaseOral
Powder, for solutionOral
TabletOral500 mg / tab
CapsuleOral
TabletOral
GelOral
CapsuleOral500 mg / cap
Tablet, effervescentOral
TabletOral
Tablet, film coated
Powder
CapsuleOral660 mg / cap
CapsuleOral500 mg
PowderOral1000 mg / 1.25 g
Capsule, liquid filledOral
PillOral
Tablet, chewableOral
Tablet, film coatedOral
KitOral
CapsuleOral200 mg / cap
EmulsionTopical
LiquidOral
TabletOral1 g
TabletOral500 mg
CapsuleOral600 mg / cap
PowderOral
Prices
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Patents
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Properties

State
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Experimental Properties
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Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility16.0 mg/mLALOGPS
logP-1.6ALOGPS
logP-1.9Chemaxon
logS-1.4ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)4.36Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-3Chemaxon
Physiological Charge-1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count5Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count3Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area110.05 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count4Chemaxon
Refractivity47.58 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability14.48 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings2Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterNoChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
Not Available

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
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Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
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Drug created at July 06, 2018 22:11 / Updated at April 19, 2024 20:55