Biotin 1,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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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 up&up 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 up&up
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 plays a role in your body's energy metabolism and the health of your hair, skin, and nails. The tablet also includes several inactive ingredients (dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and croscarmellose sodium) that help hold the pill together and aid absorption.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency — a real shortage of the vitamin in your body. For other uses like multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis, and alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), the evidence either suggests it probably won't help or isn't strong enough to say either way.
If you're taking it for a condition other than deficiency, talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body clears excess through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — only a handful of cases at very large doses (like 300 mg daily, far above this 1,000 mcg dose).
One unusual case reported eosinophilic pleuropericarditis, but it's unclear whether biotin caused it. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, normal dietary amounts and standard prenatal vitamins that contain biotin are considered likely safe — but if you're considering a high-dose supplement beyond that, check with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin with any medications in our data.
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.
This is a straightforward biotin supplement with no known medication interactions. It's most useful if you have an actual biotin deficiency.
If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nail health or another condition, the evidence may not support a strong benefit — worth discussing with your doctor. No medication concerns need to be cleared before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2013.
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 | up&up |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 070030624736 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 19991 |
| 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 up&up, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 1000 mcg | 333% |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
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helps support healthy hair and skin helps support carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism
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RESTORE Biotin plays a role in hair and skin health. In addition, biotin is essential for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.
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FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
General
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Brand IP Statement(s)
(C) 2013 Target Brands, Inc.
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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults, chew one tablet daily with the meal of your choice.
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you are taking any medication or have a medical condition, consult your doctor before taking this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a dry place at room temperature (59(0)-86(0)F).
Formulation
No yeast, wheat, gluten, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor.
GLUTEN FREE
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Biotin 1,000 mcg by up&up 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 up&up
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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 1,000 mcg by up&up 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.
Biotin 1,000 mcg by up&up: Common Questions
Does Biotin 1,000 mcg by up&up interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Will this actually help my hair and nails grow?
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Do I need to avoid this with any of my medications?
What is biotin and why do I need it?
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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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