L-Ascorbic Acid is a prescription medicine (Vitamin C). The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Prescription only (Rx)
- Brand names
- Vitamin C 10 %, Vitamin C 15 %
- Drug class
- Vitamin C
- Taken
- Topical
- Label
- PURETEK CORPORATION, revised May 6, 2024 · full label on DailyMed
- Generic
- No · details
What it is used for
Key Benefits:
- A potent antioxidant that strengthens the skin's natural defenses, brightening the skin and minimizing the effects of previous visible damage.
- Improves the look of wrinkles and fine lines, benefiting the skin.
- Strengthens the skin's defense mechanisms against free radicals and environmental stressors.
- Essential for collagen biosynthesis and has the antiaging effect
Warnings
Safety Information:
- Only for external use.
- Avoid making direct contact with your lips, mouth, nose, or eyes.
- A very small number of users of this product might experience a slight tingling; this should go away with continued use.
- If tingling gets worse, stop using and get medical attention.
Is there a generic L-Ascorbic Acid?
No. The FDA has not approved a generic version yet.
Source: Drugs@FDA (via openFDA), checked October 29, 2026. Marketing status is what companies report to the FDA; whether a pharmacy stocks a product, and what your insurance covers, can differ.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 1019e858-3d5f-64b5-e063-6394a90a6cf0.