What is C 1000: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Oct 9, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

C 1000 overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • C-Time w/Rose Hips, Mega-C, One-Gram C, Sunkist Vitamin C, Sunmark Chewable C, Vitamin C with Acerola, Sunkist Vitamin C, Sunmark Chewable C, Vitamin C AvPak, Vitamin C with Acerola, Vitamin C250

Generic Names:

  • Vitamin C

Uses:

  • Helps patients who do not have enough vitamin C in the body. It is sometimes used to add acidity to the urine.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Calcium Supplement, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula

Forms:

  • Tablet, Powder, Chewable Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Long Acting Capsule, Liquid

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth

What is C 1000 used for?

What form(s) does C 1000 come in

  • Tablet

  • Powder

  • Chewable Tablet

  • Long Acting Tablet

  • Long Acting Capsule

  • Liquid

What are common C 1000 doses?

  • Bottle 110 Tablets

  • Bottle 110 Tablets Extended Release

  • Bottle 60 Tablets

  • Bottle 90 Tablets

Common C 1000 prescriptions

  • C-1000
    110 tablets bottle

  • C-1000
    90 tablets bottle

How to take C 1000

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Always follow the dose instructions on the label if you take this medicine in over-the-counter form.

  • May be taken with or without food.

  • Swallow the tablet or capsule whole, do not chew or crush.

  • Chew the chewable tablet and swallow.

  • Carefully measure the oral liquid using a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, or with the dropper that comes with the medicine. This medicine may either be mixed with foods such as cereal and fruit juice, or be dropped into the mouth.

  • Swallow the tablet or capsule whole, do not chew or crush.

  • Chew the chewable tablet and swallow.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often. Always follow the dose instructions on the label if you take this medicine in over-the-counter form.

  • May be taken with or without food.

  • Carefully measure the oral liquid using a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, or with the dropper that comes with the medicine. This medicine may either be mixed with foods such as cereal and fruit juice, or be dropped into the mouth.

What to do if you miss a dose of C 1000

  • Try not to miss any doses; however, it is usually not a problem if you miss one or two doses.

  • Keep all medicine away from children.

C 1000 contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

C 1000 warnings

  • Check with your doctor before taking vitamin C if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any medical problems.

  • Ascorbic acid may interfere with tests that measure sugar in the urine of patients with diabetes.

C 1000 interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking a blood thinner, such as Coumadin®.

  • Ascorbic acid may interfere with tests that measure sugar in the urine of patients with diabetes.

C 1000 side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea

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