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M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet

NAFDAC Reg. No. A11-100686 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 27 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet
NAFDAC number
A11-100686
Active ingredient
Ascorbic Acid
Strength
1000 mg
Form
Chewable tablet
Pack size
1 x 50's (in HDPE container)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
May & Baker Nigeria PLC
Approved
27 Mar 2024
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
26 Mar 2029
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A11-100686). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for ascorbic acid, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

Ascorbic acid injection is indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients, age 5 months and older, for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. Limitations of Use Ascorbic acid injection is not indicated for the treatment of vitamin C deficiency that is not associated with signs and symptoms of scurvy. Ascorbic acid injection is vitamin C indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients age 5 months and older for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. …

Possible side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: • Oxalate nephropathy and Nephrolithiasis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]. • Hemolysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ]. The following adverse reactions associated with the use of ascorbic acid were identified in the literature. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to estimate their frequency reliably or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: Administration site reactions: pain and swelling. …

Do not use if

None. None.

Warnings

• Oxalate nephropathy and Nephrolithiasis : Ascorbic acid has been associated with development of acute or chronic oxalate nephropathy following prolonged use of high doses of ascorbic acid infusion. Patients with renal disease including renal impairment, history of oxalate kidney stones, geriatric patients, and pediatric patients less than 2 years old may be at increased risk ( 5.1 ). • Hemolysis : Patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency are at risk of severe hemolysis; a reduced dose is recommended ( 5.2 ). …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on use of ascorbic acid injection in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes; however, use of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) has been used during pregnancy for several decades and no adverse developmental outcomes are reported in the published literature [see Data]. …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

NAFDAC recall & alert notices

Public Alert No. 023/2025 – Recall of Multivitamin Supplements due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death From Poisoning5 Jul 2025 · nafdac.gov.ngThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the public about a recall of some batches of multivitamins and iron Supplements in the USA.These brands of vitamins, known as  CINCINNATI (WKRC), sold nationwide at retailers such as Walmart, Amazon, and Target, are being recalled due…Public Alert No. 0035/2022 – European Rapid Alert System For Dangerous Non-Food Products: Banned Cosmetic Product-Professional Mouse Pro-Vitamin B5 By United Kingdom Studio 2000 System21 Aug 2022 · nafdac.gov.ng, The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)has received safety information from European Rapid Alert System for dangerous non- food products that a cosmetic product; Professional Mouse Pro-Vitamin B5 manufactured by United Kingdom Studio 2000 system has been banned. The product contains …Public Alert No. 0010/2021 – Falsified Vitamin A (Retinol) Identified In WHO Region of Africa7 Apr 2021 · nafdac.gov.ng, The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has been notified by World Health Organization (WHO) on the circulation of two versions of falsified VITAMIN A (retinol) identified in Chad. Laboratory analysis of recovered samples revealed that both products are severely degraded and contain…Public Alert No. 0028/2018 – Recall Of Malco Vitamin B Complex Injection Manufactured By Shreechem Pharmaceuticals PVT. Limited13 Oct 2018 · nafdac.gov.ngThe National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has been informed that the Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZARMA) has directed International Drug Company (IDC) Limited, Lusaka, Zambia to recall all batches of Malco (Vitamin B Complex) injection manufactured by Shreechem Pharmaceuticals PVT Limit…

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About M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet

What is in M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet?

M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet contains Ascorbic Acid (1000 mg), as chewable tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A11-100686, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.

Has M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A11-100686, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is M & B Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablet used for?

Ascorbic acid injection is indicated for the short term (up to 1 week) treatment of scurvy in adult and pediatric patients, age 5 months and older, for whom oral administration is not possible, insufficient or contraindicated. Limitations of Use Ascorbic acid injection is not indicated for the treatment of vitamin C deficiency that is not associated with signs and symptoms of scurvy. Ascorbic acid (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for ascorbic acid. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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