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Dietary supplement

Biotin 10,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions

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 Optimal Solutions 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 Optimal Solutions

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 that plays a role in energy metabolism and the health of your hair, skin, and nails. Each softgel provides 10,000 micrograms (mcg) of biotin.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—soybean oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, yellow beeswax, and titanium dioxide—that help deliver the biotin.

Does it work?

Not established
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Biotin's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: hair growth, nails, and skin health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Alopecia areata, Brittle nails, Seborrheic dermatitis, Hair loss, Nail health, Skin quality.
  • The closest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Seborrheic dermatitis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alopecia areata, Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which can happen if you're not getting enough from food or have a condition that interferes with absorption. For other uses—multiple sclerosis (MS), seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky skin condition), or alopecia areata (patchy hair loss)—the evidence is either possibly ineffective or too thin to rate.

If you're considering this for hair, skin, or nails beyond a documented deficiency, talk it over with your doctor to see if the research 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 urine. At this dose (10,000 mcg), mild diarrhea has been rarely reported.

There's one isolated case report of a woman who developed a serious inflammatory condition after taking 10 mg biotin daily for 2 months alongside other supplements and a heart medication, but no similar cases have been documented since, and it's unclear whether biotin was responsible. Because this is a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor before starting it.

During pregnancy and lactation, amounts from food and standard prenatal vitamins are considered likely safe, but discuss high-dose products with your doctor first.

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 in our data. That said, check your specific medications with the tool on this page before you start, and loop in your own pharmacist if you have questions.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you have a biotin deficiency, this product is a straightforward way to correct it. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nails without a documented deficiency, the evidence doesn't clearly support that use.

Either way, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting—especially since this is a high dose—to make sure it fits your needs.

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 May 24, 2017.

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 Optimal Solutions
Barcode (UPC) 074312588655
Net contents 90 Rapid Release Liquid Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2017
DSLD ID 74376
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses 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 Optimal Solutions, 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)
UPC/BARCODE
074312588655
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin10000 mcg33333%

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide color

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Label statements
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General Statements

Guaranteed quality Laboratory tested

At Nature’s Bounty, we believe health and beauty go hand in hand.

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Health & beauty

Supports healthy hair, skin & nails

Energy support

Made in the USA with select ingredients from around the world

Lustrous hair Vibrant skin Healthy nails

Biotin helps to support hair, skin and nail health so you can look and feel your best. Biotin, a B-Vitamin, aids in converting food into energy to help you take on the day! Being healthy can make you feel radiant and beautiful both inside and out.

Brand IP Statement(s)

With nearly 50 years of making quality vitamins and more than 20 years in the beauty business, you can trust that every Nature’s Bounty product is backed by science, and made with the purest ingredients…guaranteed. Beauty Starts on the Inside

2017 Nature’s Bounty, Inc.

Nature’s Bounty Optimal Solutions Biotin 10,000 mcg can become part of any beauty regimen to help you feel beautiful.

Formulation

No artificial flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.

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.

General

Prod. No. 58865 01B B51463

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

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

Store at room temperature.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

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.

See for yourself

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions 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 Optimal Solutions

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 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, Vegetable Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide color. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions 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 Optimal Solutions

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

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

Does Biotin 10,000 mcg by Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions 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 thicken?
There isn't enough reliable evidence to say biotin works for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), and for general hair and nail health outside a documented deficiency, the data we hold doesn't establish effectiveness. If that's why you're interested, ask your doctor whether it makes sense for you.
Is this safe to take every day?
Biotin is generally well tolerated at high doses because your body simply excretes what it doesn't use in urine. Mild diarrhea is rare but has been reported. Since this is a 10,000 mcg supplement, it's worth checking with your doctor first, especially if you're taking other medications or supplements.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin from food and standard prenatal vitamins is considered likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. However, this is a high-dose supplement, so discuss it with your doctor or midwife before you start to make sure it's appropriate for you.
What is biotin, and why would I need it?
Biotin is a B vitamin that supports energy metabolism and the health of your hair, skin, and nails. Most people get enough from food, but if you have a biotin deficiency—something your doctor can diagnose—a supplement like this one is likely to help.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes. In addition to the biotin, this softgel contains soybean oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, yellow beeswax, and titanium dioxide, which help create and color the capsule.

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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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