What this is
Hercules 1800 Red Pill is a herbal dietary supplement sold as a single red capsule sealed on one Hercules blister card. The back of the card lists one serving as one capsule, containing a proprietary blend of eight botanical and plant-derived ingredients totalling 1800mg. The packaging is printed in the brand's black-and-red artwork, the capsule sits in a clear blister at the foot of the card, and the panel states the product is made in the USA.
Everything on this page is transcribed from the card in the product photographs, including the panel's own spelling where it is unusual. If you want to compare how supplement panels are laid out generally, the NIH maintains a public Dietary Supplement Label Database.
What is inside
The eight named ingredients are grouped under a single proprietary blend, so the panel gives one combined weight rather than a milligram figure for each one. Below is what each item on the list actually is. These are descriptions of the plants and compounds themselves — background, not a statement about what the product will do for anyone. The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements publishes general reading on botanical dietary supplements for anyone new to this category.
- Tribulus — a low, spreading flowering plant of the caltrop family that grows in warm, dry ground across southern Europe, Africa and Asia. Its dried fruit and aerial parts are a long-standing item in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese preparations, and it is one of the most frequently listed botanicals in men's supplement blends.
- Cordyceps militaris — a bright orange club fungus. Unlike its better-known wild relative it is straightforward to grow on grain substrate, which is why it turns up in commercial supplements far more often than wild-collected material. The genus has centuries of use in traditional Chinese preparations.
- Ginger root — the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, the same kitchen spice used fresh, dried and ground worldwide.
- Cnidium and Monnier extract — printed as two separate lines on this panel. Cnidium monnieri is a white-flowered plant in the carrot family, native to East Asia, whose small dried fruit has a long documented history in traditional Chinese herbal practice.
- Theobromine — the bitter alkaloid that gives cacao its character. It occurs naturally in cocoa beans, chocolate and, in smaller amounts, tea, and it is chemically a close cousin of caffeine.
- Rhodiola — an arctic root, sometimes called roseroot, that grows in cold high-altitude regions of Scandinavia, Siberia and Central Asia. It is transcribed in the table below exactly as the panel prints it.
- Avena sativa extract — an extract of the common oat, the same cereal grain grown for oatmeal and oat flour, with extracts usually taken from the green aerial parts rather than the grain.
The card also lists the non-active ingredients making up the capsule shell and its colouring: FD&C Red #40, titanium dioxide, cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica. FD&C Red #40 is the certified colour additive behind the capsule's red shade, and titanium dioxide is what makes the shell opaque rather than clear — neither is part of the 1800mg blend. For general background on individual herbs, the NCCIH keeps a plain-language Herbs at a Glance index.
Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts — Hercules 1800 Red Pill (transcribed from the card)
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
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| Serving Size | 1 capsule | — |
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| Propietary Blend | 1800mg | † |
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| Tribulus | Not stated separately | † |
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| Cordyceps Militaris | Not stated separately | † |
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| Ginger Root | Not stated separately | † |
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| Cnidium | Not stated separately | † |
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| Monnier Extract | Not stated separately | † |
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| Theobromine | Not stated separately | † |
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| Rhodioia | Not stated separately | † |
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| Avena Sativa Extract | Not stated separately | † |
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† Daily Value not established. Ingredient names and the blend heading are reproduced with the spelling used on the card. The panel gives one combined weight for the blend and no individual milligram figures, so none are shown here.
Other ingredients: FD&C Red #40, Titanium Dioxide, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica.
How to use it
The directions printed on the card read: take one capsule 45 minutes prior to sexual activity. The caution line directly beneath sets the limit — do not exceed more than one capsule in four days — and states the product is not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years.
That four-day figure is a spacing limit, not a duration of any kind. It tells you the shortest interval the manufacturer prints between one capsule and the next, and nothing more. Take the capsule with water, and follow the panel on the card in your hand rather than this page if the two ever differ. Store the card somewhere cool and dry and out of reach of children.
Who it is for
This is a single-capsule herbal product for adults aged 18 and over, sold in the men's supplement category. The blister-card format suits someone who wants to try one capsule rather than commit to a bottle.
It is not appropriate for anyone under 18, and the card's own warning rules out several groups outright. If you are already taking prescription medication, the sensible order is to have that conversation with your pharmacist or doctor first. You can browse the rest of the range in Supplements for Men or compare formats across the male enhancement pills category.
Good to know
The warning block printed on the card reads, in full: use only as direct. Do not take this product if you have a serious medical condition or take nitrates, Nitroglycerin, or prescription medications. Do not use if you have heart problems or high pressure. Consult with your physician if you have any of these conditions.
- Herbal supplements are not reviewed for safety before sale the way medicines are. The NCCIH covers what that means for buyers in its guidance on dietary and herbal supplements.
- The card carries no California Proposition 65 warning, so none is reproduced here.
- Keep out of reach of children, and keep the capsule in its sealed blister until you use it.
- Orders ship in plain packaging that does not name the contents or the Gear Isle store, and go out the next business day. Faster services are selectable at checkout. Our returns policy covers what to do if this is not the right item for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is actually in one Hercules 1800 Red Pill capsule?
One capsule carries a proprietary blend weighing 1800mg in total, made up of eight listed items: Tribulus, Cordyceps militaris, ginger root, Cnidium, Monnier extract, theobromine, Rhodiola and Avena sativa extract. The non-active ingredients that form and colour the capsule are FD&C Red #40, titanium dioxide, cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica.
Does the label say how much of each ingredient is in the blend?
No. The Hercules 1800 panel gives a single combined figure of 1800mg for the whole proprietary blend and lists the eight ingredients beneath it without individual amounts. That is a common format on herbal panels, and it means nobody outside the manufacturer knows the split. Gear Isle does not estimate the missing numbers.
How often does the card say a capsule can be taken?
The card's caution line says do not exceed more than one capsule in four days. The directions above it say to take one capsule 45 minutes prior to sexual activity. Four days is the minimum spacing the manufacturer prints between capsules, so it is a ceiling on frequency rather than a schedule to follow.
How is the order packaged and shipped?
The outer packaging gives no indication of what is inside and does not carry the Gear Isle name anywhere on it. Orders leave the next business day on standard service, and a quicker paid service can be chosen during checkout.
Where is Hercules 1800 made?
The back of the card prints "Made in USA" beneath the Supplement Facts panel, next to a US flag graphic. No distributor or "distributed by" address appears anywhere on either face of the card, so the Hercules brand mark is the only company name printed on the packaging.
Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe supplement facts directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.
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. Dietary supplement for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition, heart concerns, or take prescription medication (including nitrates). Keep out of reach of children.
