Hydroxycut Hardcore Next Gen
by MuscleTech Performance Series · capsule · 100 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 31656 60656 0
- DSLD label 182464
- Serving 1 to 2 capsules; amounts per 2 capsules
- 50 servings
Hydroxycut Hardcore Next Gen by MuscleTech Performance Series lists 9 ingredients, 7 with an amount per serving of 2 capsules, such as 400 mg of robusta coffee blend, 290 mg of caffeine anhydrous, 100 mg of coleus extract and 75 mg of skullcap extract; 2 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 25, 2018.
What is in Hydroxycut Hardcore Next Gen?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robusta Coffee BlendRobusta Coffee Blend Note: consisting of | 400 mg | Higher than 86% of 36 products listing robusta coffee (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mg. | |
| Robusta Coffee bean extractas Chlorogenic AcidsRobusta Coffee bean extract (Form: standardized for 45% Chlorogenic Acids) PlantPart: bean Genus: C. Species: canephora robusta | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Robusta Coffee bean extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Caffeine Anhydrous | 290 mg | Higher than 75% of 3,358 products listing caffeine (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 580 mg. | |
| Coleus extractas ForskolinColeus extract (Form: standardized for 10% Forskolin) PlantPart: root Genus: Coleus Species: forskohlii | 100 mg | 51% of 303 products listing coleus give more (median 125 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg. | |
| Skullcap extractas BaicalinSkullcap extract (Form: standardized for Baicalin) PlantPart: root Genus: Scutellaria Species: balcalensis | 75 mg | 51% of 114 products listing baikal skullcap give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 150 mg. | |
| Yohimbe extractas YohimbineYohimbe extract (Form: standardized for 6% Yohimbine) PlantPart: bark Genus: Pausinystalia Species: yohimbe | 40 mg | Higher than 53% of 313 products listing yohimbe (median 31.3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 80 mg. | |
| Ophiopogon extractas PolysaccharidesOphiopogon extract (Form: supplying Polysaccharides) PlantPart: root Genus: Ophiopogon Species: japonicus | 25 mg | ||
| Guayusa | 20 mg | 97% of 31 products listing guayusa give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 182464 (entered October 25, 2018), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 97% of the 31 products that print an amount of guayusa list more than its 20 mg of guayusa (median 100 mg).
The NIH database records 1 to 2 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Day 1 & Day 2 - 1 capsule, 1x daily Day 3 & Day 4 - 2 capsules, 1x daily Day 5 & Day 6 - 2 capsules with meal 1 1 capsule with meal 2 Day 7 & Beyond - 2 capsules, 2x daily Directions: Individual tolerances vary. Ensure you achieve your comfort with each stage before increasing your dosage. Take each serving 30 to 60 minutes before your 2 largest meals of the day (e.g., breakfast and lunch). Do not exceed 4 capsules in a 24-hour period. Avoid snacking and drink 10 glasses of water each day. Avoid usage within 5 hours of bedtime. For best results, use for 60 days in combination with diet and training. Do not use for more than 8 weeks. Read the entire label before use and follow directions provided.
- Warnings
- Warning: Not intended for use by persons under 18.
- Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
- Discontinue use and consult a medical doctor if you experience unusual symptoms. Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery.
- Consult a medical doctor before use if you have been treated for, or diagnosed with or have a family history of any medical condition, or if you are using any prescription or over-the-counter drug(s), including blood thinners.
- This product should not be consumed by persons with cardiovascular disorders, anxiety or sleep disorders. One serving of this product contains up to as much caffeine as 3 cups of coffee. Caffeine-sensitive individuals may experience symptoms including (but not limited to) restlessness, nervousness, tremors, headaches, anxiety, palpitations, increased heart rate or difficulty sleeping. Do not combine with other sources of caffeine or stimulants. Consult a medical doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. Do not exceed recommended serving. Improper use of this product will not improve results and is not advised. Use only as directed.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if packaging has been tampered with.
- Do not exceed 4 capsules in a 24-hour period. Do not use for more than 8 weeks.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place (60(0)F to 80(0)F).
Source: label statements in DSLD label 182464.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Gelatin Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide.
How many labels does Hydroxycut Hardcore Next Gen have?
3 labels are on file under this name since April 24, 2015: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 182464 (current) Entered October 25, 2018 · on the market · 100 capsules · UPC 6 31656 60656 0
- Label 44011 Entered April 24, 2015 · on the market · 180 capsules · UPC 6 31656 60655 3
- Label 44009 Entered April 24, 2015 · off the market April 24, 2018 · 100 capsules · UPC 6 31656 60656 0
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Iovate Health Sciences U.S.A. Inc. (distributor), Wilmington, DE. All MuscleTech Performance Series products.