Citric Acid 1,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nutricost
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Citric Acid 1,000 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Citric Acid 1,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Nutricost with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for food and drink flavoring or sourness, preservative and acidity adjuster, kidney stone prevention (as citrate salts).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Citric Acid 1,000 mg by Nutricost
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: citric acid at 1,000 mg per capsule. The remaining ingredients are gelatin (the capsule itself) and magnesium stearate (a standard binder that helps the capsule hold together).
You're getting citric acid — the compound that gives lemons and limes their sour taste — in a concentrated form.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for citric acid as a supplement treatment isn't established in the data we hold. The rated uses — acne, aging skin, dry mouth, kidney stones, melasma, and muscle cramps — all carry insufficient reliable evidence to rate.
That doesn't mean citric acid never helps; it means the clinical trials backing its use for these conditions are either missing or too weak to conclude either way. If you're thinking about citric acid for a specific health goal, ask your pharmacist what the current research suggests.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Citric acid from food sources — a squeeze of lemon in your water, tomato sauce, citrus fruit — is considered safe and is generally recognized as safe by food safety standards. This supplement, though, is a concentrated dose.
The safety data advises checking with your doctor before taking medicinal citrate supplements, especially if you have kidney disease, because concentrated citrate can affect how your kidneys handle minerals. When applied to skin, citric acid can cause mild irritation, sun sensitivity, and tingling in some people; at high concentrations, it may cause burning, blistering, redness, and other serious skin damage.
Because citric acid (an alpha hydroxy acid) can increase sun sensitivity, use sunscreen if you're using this topically and expect sun exposure.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for citric acid. Always check your exact medications using the tool on this page before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're interested in citric acid for kidney stone prevention or another specific reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you have kidney problems or take any medications that involve mineral balance. Citric acid from food is safe; a concentrated supplement dose needs a green light from your healthcare provider.
There's no drug interaction concern documented, but that doesn't replace personalized medical advice.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 20, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Citric Acid 1,000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nutricost |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810014672045 |
| Net contents | 240 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 20, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 311684 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Citric Acid 1,000 mg by Nutricost, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Citric Acid | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily with 8-12 oz of water or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Formulation
Third party tested
Non-GMO Gluten-free
Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.
Non-GMO Product
Precautions
Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older.
Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Notice: Store in a cool, dry place.
Formula
Citric Acid 1,000mg per serving
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Nutricost Quality Guaranteed Third Party Tested GMP Compliant Facility
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Citric Acid 1,000 mg by Nutricost label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Citric Acid 1,000 mg by Nutricost
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container240 Amounts shown are per serving.
Citric Acid
No knowninteractions
Citric acid is a natural acid found in citrus fruits and is widely used as a safe food additive, flavoring, and preservative. In medicine, citrate for...
Citric Acid monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Citric Acid 1,000 mg by Nutricost Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Citric Acid 1,000 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Citric Acid 1,000 mg, from the product label.
Nutricost
See all Nutricost products- Name
- Nutricost
- Street Address
- 351 E 1750 N
- City
- Vineyard
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84059
- Phone Number
- (866) 438-3694
- Web Address
- www.nutricost.com
Citric Acid 1,000 mg by Nutricost: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Citric Acid 1,000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Citric Acid 1,000 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 10 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Citric Acid 10 references
- Kurtzweil P. Alpha-hydroxy acids for skin care: Smooth sailing or rough seas? FDA 1999. Available at: /www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1998/298_ahas.html (Accessed 18 August 2000). DOI
- Erbagci Z, Akcali C. Biweekly serial glycolic acid peels vs. long-term daily use of topical low-strength glycolic acid in the treatment of atrophic acne scars. Int J Dermatol 2000;39:789-94.. PubMed
- Ghadishah D, Gorchynski J. Airway compromise after routine alpha-hydroxy facial peel administration. J Emerg Med 2002;22:353-5.. PubMed
- Baumann LS, Oresajo C, Yatskayer M, Dahl A, Figueras K. Comparison of clindamycin 1% and benzoyl peroxide 5% gel to a novel composition containing salicylic acid, capryloyl salicylic acid, HEPES, glycolic acid, citric acid, and dioic acid in the treatment
- Emtestam L, Svensson Å, Rensfeldt K. Treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp with a topical solution of urea, lactic acid, and propylene glycol (K301): results of two double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled studies. Mycoses. 2012 Sep;55(5):3 PubMed
- Kaminaka C, Uede M, Matsunaka H, Furukawa F, Yamomoto Y. Clinical evaluation of glycolic acid chemical peeling in patients with acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, split-face comparative study. Dermatol Surg. 2014 Mar;40(3):314- PubMed
- Köse O, Özmen I, Arca E. An open, comparative study of 10% potassium hydroxide solution versus salicylic and lactic acid combination in the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children. J Dermatolog Treat. 2013 Aug;24(4):300-4. PubMed
- Vachiramon V, Sahawatwong S, Sirithanabadeekul P. Treatment of melasma in men with low-fluence Q-switched neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet laser versus combined laser and glycolic acid peeling. Dermatol Surg. 2015 Apr;41(4):457-65. PubMed
- US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cosmetic Ingredients: Alpha Hydroxy Acids. August 2020. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/alpha-hydroxy-acids. Accessed on October 19, 2021.
- Ormerod AD, van Voorst Vader PC, Majewski S, Vanscheidt W, Benjamin N, van der Meijden W. Evaluation of the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of 3 dose regimens of topical sodium nitrite with citric acid in patients with anogenital warts: A randomized cl DOI
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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