Biotin 1,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Source Naturals
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 1,000 mcg 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
Biotin 1,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair growth and thinning hair, brittle nails, skin health.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 Biotin 1,000 mcg by Source Naturals
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: biotin, a B vitamin that your body needs to break down food and convert it to energy. Biotin also supports the health of your hair, skin, and nails.
The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose (a filler), stearic acid, and magnesium stearate — that help form and hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which can develop from certain medical conditions or medications that interfere with how your body absorbs this vitamin. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky, itchy scalp condition), and hair loss from alopecia areata — the evidence either doesn't support biotin or isn't strong enough to say whether it helps.
If you're considering biotin for a specific health concern, talk it over with your doctor to see whether it's a reasonable choice for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; one clinical trial reported transient mild diarrhea in 2 patients taking 300 mg daily.
A single case report from France described a woman who developed eosinophilic pleuropericarditis (inflammation of the heart and lung lining) after taking biotin 10 mg and pantothenic acid daily for 2 months, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause, and no similar cases have been reported since. Amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate for most people, but if you're considering high-dose biotin supplements, check with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Biotin is well established for treating biotin deficiency and is generally well tolerated at the dose in this product. If you're taking this for hair, skin, or nail health or for other uses outside deficiency, the evidence is weak or doesn't support it — so talk with your doctor about whether it's worth trying.
No medication interactions are documented, but confirm with your pharmacist if you're on any prescriptions.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2020.
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 Biotin 1,000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Source Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 021078026310 |
| Net contents | 200 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 217084 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 1,000 mcg by Source Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 1000 mcg | 333% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Hair & skin support
Non GMO Validated
Biotin is a water soluble vitamin required by our bodies to maintain healthy hair and skin. Its involvement as a coenzyme in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism also supports our metabolic processes that burn fuel and produce energy, as well as supporting normal functionining of the nervous system.
Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO Validated
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 1 tablet daily.
Precautions
Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.
Do not use if tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
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Biotin 1,000 mcg by Source Naturals 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 Biotin 1,000 mcg by Source Naturals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.
Biotin
No knowninteractions
Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Most people get...
Biotin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 1,000 mcg by Source Naturals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 1,000 mcg. 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 Biotin 1,000 mcg, from the product label.
Source Naturals
- Name
- Source Naturals, Inc.
- Street Address
- P. O. Box 2118
- City
- Santa Cruz
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 95062
- Web Address
- www.sourcenaturals.com
Biotin 1,000 mcg by Source Naturals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 1,000 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Biotin 1,000 mcg'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 4 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.
Biotin 4 references
- Debourdeau PM, Djezzar S, Estival JL, et al. Life-threatening eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion related to vitamins B5 and H. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:424-6. DOI
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
- Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
- Sedel F, Papeix C, Bellanger A, Touitou V, Lebrun-Frenay C, Galanaud D, et al. High doses of biotin in chronic progressive multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2015;4(2):159-69. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2015.01.005. PubMed
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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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