Biotin 10,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Rite Aid
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 10,000 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 10,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Rite Aid 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 Rite Aid
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. At 10,000 micrograms per softgel capsule, this is a high-dose supplement — much more than you'd get from food.
The capsule itself is made from bovine gelatin and filled with oils (rice bran, safflower, sunflower) and other inactive ingredients like beeswax and lecithin to deliver the biotin.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — the core reason people take it. For other uses listed here, the evidence is weaker: it's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis, and there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it for alopecia areata (hair loss).
If you're taking this for anything beyond a documented biotin deficiency, talk with your doctor about what the science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at high doses, because your body flushes excess out in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — one trial reported two patients on 300 mg daily experienced it.
There's one case report of a woman who developed a serious inflammatory condition after taking biotin 10 mg daily (along with other supplements and a heart medication) for two months, but it's unclear whether biotin caused it, and no similar cases have been reported since. Biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is appropriate during pregnancy and lactation and rated likely safe.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to be, check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements like this one.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin 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 works for biotin deficiency if that's what you have. If you're taking it for hair loss, a skin condition, or MS, the evidence doesn't back it up well.
Because it's a high dose, mention it to your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other supplements.
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 Jan 23, 2025.
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 10,000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Rite Aid |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 011822011440 |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 320473 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 10,000 mcg by Rite Aid, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 10000 mcg | 33333% |
Other ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Safflower Oil, Sunflower Oil, Bovine Gelatin, Yellow Beeswax, Glycerin, Sunflower Lecithin, Calcium Carbonate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement 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 lab testing, consult your doctor before use.
Biotin may interfere with lab tests. If any adverse reactions occur, immediately stop using this product and consult your doctor. Important: Tamper evident seal under cap. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Satisfaction Guarantee If you're not satisfied, we'll happily refund your money.
Gluten free No artificial flavors Soy free Dairy free Wheat free Lactose free Free From Gluten Free No Artificial Flavors
Supports energy metabolism
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Biotin 10,000 mcg per softgel
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Biotin 10,000 mcg by Rite Aid 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 10,000 mcg by Rite Aid
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 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: Rice Bran Oil, Safflower Oil, Sunflower Oil, Bovine Gelatin, Yellow Beeswax, Glycerin, Sunflower Lecithin, Calcium Carbonate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 10,000 mcg by Rite Aid 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 10,000 mcg, from the product label.
Rite Aid
See all Rite Aid products- Name
- Rite Aid
- Street Address
- 30 Hunter Lane
- City
- Camp Hill
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 17011
- Web Address
- www.Riteaid.com
Biotin 10,000 mcg by Rite Aid: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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 & 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.
- 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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