HCActive Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking HCActive 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
HCActive is a dietary supplement by Jarrow Formulas with 1 active ingredient.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 HCActive by Jarrow Formulas
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
- No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2021.
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 HCActive, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Jarrow Formulas |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 790011140870 |
| Net contents | 90 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 243304 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for HCActive by Jarrow Formulas, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| HCActive Potassium-Magnesium (-)-Hydroxycitrate | 1500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: non-hydrogenated Palm Oil, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Vegetarian Capsule
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Usage: Take 3 capsules twice per day 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast or lunch and again 30 to 60 minutes before supper, or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.
Precautions
Warning: Do not use this product if you have a medical condition (especially impaired kidney function, diabetes and/or glucose control issues).
Note: Women who are pregnant, lactating, trying to conceive, persons under the age of 18, or taking medications, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.
Note: Women who are pregnant, lactating, trying to conceive, persons under the age of 18, or taking medications, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Formula
Jarrow Formulas HCActive is a 70% concentrate of hydroxycitric (HCA) stabilized as a potassium-magnesium salt extracted from the fruit of Garcinia cambogia. HCActive was tested as Georgetown University and found to be highly asborbed and more bioavailable than HCA potassium-calcium salt.
Hydroxycitric Acid Garcinia Cambogia Extract Patented HCA Potassium Magnesium Salt 70% HCA
Formulation
HCActive supports appetite control and weight management.
No wheat, gluten, soybeans, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish, or peanuts/tree nuts.
Suitable for Vegetarians/Vegans.
Non GMO Certified by NSF www.nsfnongmo.org
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
HCActive is a registered trademark belonging to Glykon Technologies Group, LLC. It is protected by US Patents 6,207,714; 6,441,041; 6,447,807; 6,476,071; 6,482,858; 7,015,250; 7,189,416; 8,394,856; 8,367,864.
2020 Jarrow Formulas
HCActive is protected by 9 U.S. patents.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Veggie Cap Non GMO Certified by NSF www.nsfnongmo.org
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HCActive by Jarrow Formulas 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 HCActive by Jarrow Formulas
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
HCActive Potassium-Magnesium (-)-Hydroxycitrate
Other (inactive) ingredients: Non-hydrogenated Palm Oil, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
HCActive by Jarrow Formulas Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in HCActive. 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 HCActive, from the product label.
Jarrow Formulas
See all Jarrow Formulas products- Name
- Jarrow Formulas Superior Nutrition and Formulation
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 90035-4317
- Phone Number
- (866) 459-4154
- Web Address
- www.jarrow.com
HCActive by Jarrow Formulas: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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Sources & How We Checked
HCActive'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.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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