Potassium acid phosphate Alternatives Compared
| Potassium acid phosphate | Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | Ascorbic acid |
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| Potassium acid phosphate | Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | Ascorbic acid |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Urinary Acidification. Potassium acid phosphate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Urinary Acidification, Scurvy, Dietary Supplementation. Vitamin C may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Urinary Acidification, Scurvy, Dietary Supplementation. Ascorbic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | More about Ascorbic acid | ||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||
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Vitamin C has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Ascorbic acid has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 75% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 13% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||
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View all Ascorbic acid side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Brand Names | |||
| K-Phos Original, Phospo-Trin K500 | Other ascorbic acid brands include: Acerola C, Ascocid, Ascor, Ascor L 500, Ascor L NC, Ascorbic Acid Quick Melts, Ascot, Betac, C-Time, C/Rose Hips, Cecon, Cee-500, Cemill, Cemill 1000, Cemill 500, Cenolate, Centrum Singles-Vitamin C, Cevi-Bid, Dull-C, Ester-C, Fruit C, N Ice with Vitamin C, Protexin, Vasoflex HD, Vicks Vitamin C Drops, Vita-C, Vitamin C TR, Vitamin C with Rose Hips View more | Acerola C, Ascocid, Ascor, Ascor L 500, Ascor L NC, Ascorbic Acid Quick Melts, Ascot, Betac, C-Time, C/Rose Hips, Cecon, Cee-500, Cemill, Cemill 1000, Cemill 500, Cenolate, Centrum Singles-Vitamin C, Cevi-Bid, Dull-C, Ester-C, Fruit C, N Ice with Vitamin C, Protexin, Vasoflex HD, Vicks Vitamin C Drops, Vita-C, Vitamin C, Vitamin C TR, Vitamin C with Rose Hips View more | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||
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A total of 78 drugs are known to interact with Potassium acid phosphate:
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A total of 31 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin C:
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A total of 31 drugs are known to interact with Ascorbic acid:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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