Ascorbic acid
Sold as Liqui-cee, Scorbex, Chewy c unimed
(2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-Dihydroxyethyl]-3,4-dihydroxy-2H-furan-5-one
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 54670067.
Background
Registration
- Applicants
- 3
- Registrations
- 3
Applicants and registrations
| Applicant | Brands | Dosages | Registrations | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Premier Pharmaceutical Co LtdCancelled | Liqui-cee | Not stated | H0098 | Not determined | None |
| Pharmacare limited û woodmead | Scorbex | 250 | H2056 | Not determined | None |
| Unimed Healthcare (Pty) Ltd | Chewy c unimed | 250 mg | T1214 | Not determined | None |
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liqui-cee EACH 5 G CONTAINS SODIUM ASCORBATE EQUIVALENT TO ASCORBIC ACID 1,0 g | Not listed | H0098H/22.1.4/98 | Cancelled | Not determined | None |
| Scorbex - 250 tablets EACH TABLET CONTAINS ASCORBIC ACID A 255 MG | - 250Tablets | H2056 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
| Chewy c 250 MG unimed Each tablet contains: Ascorbic acid 250 mg | 250 mg | T1214 | Old Medicine | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
Listings for this ingredient that could not be applied to this product
S3: Vitamin c
- in preparations thereof for injection; (S0)
- except in oral preparations or mixtures containing more than 1000 mg of Vitamin C per recommended daily dose alone or in combination with other active pharmaceutical ingredients. (S1)
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 4435 to 4440
S1: Vitamin c
- in oral preparations or mixtures containing more than 1000 mg of Vitamin C per recommended daily dose alone or in combination with other active pharmaceutical ingredients; (S0)
- except in preparations thereof for injection. (S3)
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 1184 to 1189
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.