Citric Acid Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Citric Acid 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 is a dietary supplement by Earthborn Elements 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 by Earthborn Elements
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. It's a naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits and used in many food and supplement products.
The capsule itself is gelatin.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence isn't established in our data for citric acid's use in acne, aging skin, dry mouth, kidney stones, melasma, or muscle cramps. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for any of these purposes.
If you're considering it for a specific health goal, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the research supports its use.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Citric acid in the small amounts found in foods and most supplements is generally recognized as safe. However, the safety notes advise checking with your doctor before using concentrated citrate supplements or medicinal doses — dietary amounts are different from supplement doses.
When applied topically at concentrations of 10% or lower as part of formulations with other alpha hydroxy acids, it's generally well tolerated, though mild irritation, sun sensitivity, and tingling can occur. High concentrations or prolonged contact can cause serious effects like burns and blistering.
Alpha hydroxy acids like citric acid increase skin sensitivity to the sun, so sunscreen is important if you're using a topical product. Pregnancy and lactation: the safety data rates citric acid as likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though you should discuss any supplement use with your doctor.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist — ask your pharmacist to verify against your specific medications 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.
Citric Acid by Earthborn Elements is a single-ingredient supplement with no documented medication interactions. Its effectiveness for the conditions listed hasn't been established in our data.
It's generally recognized as safe in dietary amounts, but check with your doctor before taking concentrated supplement doses, especially if you have kidney problems or take other medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Earthborn Elements |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 200 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 319525 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Citric Acid by Earthborn Elements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules daily, preferably with meals. Take with at least 8 oz of liquid.
Precautions
If pregnant, nursing, or taking medications, consult your physician.
General Statements
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Citric Acid by Earthborn Elements label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Citric Acid by Earthborn Elements
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 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. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Citric Acid by Earthborn Elements Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Citric Acid. 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, from the product label.
Earthborn Elements
See all Earthborn Elements products- Name
- Earthborn Elements
- Street Address
- 9450 SW Gemini Dr #49936
- City
- Beaverton
- State
- Oregon
- ZipCode
- 97008
- Web Address
- Earthbornelements.com
Citric Acid by Earthborn Elements: Common Questions
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Citric Acid’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'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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