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Dietary supplement

Biotin 10,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Bounty

Softgel Capsule Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Biotin 10,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Bounty 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 10,000 mcg by Nature's Bounty

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin your body uses for healthy hair, skin, and nails, as well as energy and metabolism. The softgel also holds several inactive ingredients — soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, and titanium dioxide — which are the base and coating that hold and deliver the biotin.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy hair, skin & nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: Brittle nails, Biotin deficiency, hair loss, nail quality, skin health.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — a true shortfall of the vitamin that can happen but is uncommon. For other uses, the evidence is less clear: studies suggest it's possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky, itchy scalp condition), and there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to rate it for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss).

If you're considering biotin for hair, skin, or nails in the absence of a diagnosed deficiency, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in the urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — a small number of people taking very large daily doses (like 300 mg) reported transient mild loose stools.

One case report describes a person who developed a rare fluid accumulation around the heart and lungs after taking this dose alongside other supplements and medications over 2 months, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Because this is a high-dose supplement, your doctor should review it before you start, particularly if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other medications or supplements.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for biotin with any medications in our data. Even so, discuss this high-dose supplement with your doctor or pharmacist before you start it.

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.

If you have a diagnosed biotin deficiency, this supplement is likely to help. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or general wellness, the evidence is limited — talk with your doctor first.

Because it's a high-dose product, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other medications.

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 Mar 22, 2024.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Biotin 10,000 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Bounty
Barcode (UPC) 074312516979
Net contents 120 Rapid Release Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2024
DSLD ID 308188
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 10,000 mcg by Nature's Bounty, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
074312516979
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin10000 mcg33333%

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide

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Label statements
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General Statements

50 years of trusted quality At Nature's Bounty, we are committed to your health. For 50 years we have been making trusted products, backed by science, and made with only the purest ingredients...guaranteed. So you can get the most out of life every day.

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Formulation

Energy support Guaranteed quality Laboratory tested

Supports healthy hair, skin & nails

Non-GMO, no artificial flavor, no artificial sweetener, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.

Made in the USA with select ingredients from around the world

Formula

B vitamins support energy by converting food into energy.

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)

Copyright 2021 Nature's Bounty, Inc.

FDA Statement of Identity

Vitamin Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) softgel daily, preferably with a meal.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, have any medical condition, or are planning to undergo any clinical lab testing, consult your doctor before use. Some supplements may interact with certain medications and/or interfere with certain lab tests.

It is advisable to consult your doctor before using biotin doses above 2,500 mcg per day. If any adverse reactions occur, stop use and consult your doctor.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

See for yourself

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Nature's Bounty label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 10,000 mcg by Nature's Bounty

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
10000 mcg per serving Form: D-Biotin

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Nature's Bounty Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 10,000 mcg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 10,000 mcg, from the product label.

Nature's Bounty

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Name
Nature's Bounty (NY), Inc.
City
Bohemia
State
NY
ZipCode
11716
Phone Number
1-800-433-2990
Web Address
NaturesBounty.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Nature's Bounty: Common Questions

Does Biotin 10,000 mcg by Nature's Bounty interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 10,000 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 10,000 mcg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will biotin help my hair grow or stop my hair loss?
Biotin is likely effective only if you have a biotin deficiency — a true vitamin shortfall. For hair loss that isn't tied to deficiency, or for general hair growth, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether biotin works. Your doctor can help figure out what's driving hair loss and whether biotin is the right choice for you.
Is biotin safe during pregnancy?
Biotin at normal dietary and supplement amounts is likely safe in pregnancy. However, because this is a high-dose product, check with your doctor before taking it while you're pregnant — they can advise on the dose that's right for you.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
Biotin is likely safe during breastfeeding at normal amounts, but because this is a high-dose supplement, ask your doctor before starting it so they can review the dose with you.
What are the side effects of high-dose biotin?
High-dose biotin is usually very well tolerated. Rarely, people taking very large daily doses have reported mild diarrhea. One uncommon case involved fluid around the heart and lungs, but it's unclear whether biotin was responsible. Because this is a high-dose product, mention it to your doctor before you start.
Does biotin interact with any of my medications?
No interactions are documented between biotin and medications in our data. Still, let your doctor or pharmacist know you're taking this supplement — they can confirm it's okay alongside your specific medications.
Why is this dose so high compared to what I see in food?
This supplement delivers 10,000 micrograms, far more than you'd get from eating biotin-rich foods — you'd need a massive amount of eggs, almonds, or salmon to match it. That's why your doctor should review it before you start, to make sure a high dose is right for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 10,000 mcg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Biotin 10,000 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.

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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
  4. 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

See these in context on the Biotin monograph →

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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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