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Medicines ascorbic acidQuestion & answer

ascorbic acid · Medicine question

Can large doses of ascorbic acid cause diarrhoea?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, large doses of ascorbic acid may cause diarrhoea.

Sources for this answer

Ascorbic Acid 500mg TabletsFlamingo Pharma (UK) Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 2Document updated 27 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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