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Dietary supplement

Biotin 10,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Simply Supplements

Tablet Or Pill Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Biotin 10,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Simply Supplements 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 Simply Supplements

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 needs to convert food into energy and keep your skin, hair, and nails healthy. The inactive ingredients — bulking agents, flow agent, and magnesium stearate — are there to bind and stabilize the tablet.

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: Key vitamin for hair and nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, Hair loss, Nail 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 treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen with certain medications or digestive disorders. For hair loss (alopecia areata), seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly scalp condition), and multiple sclerosis, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say whether biotin helps or not.

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 high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea; in one older case report, a combination of biotin and other supplements was associated with a rare chest inflammation, but it's unclear whether biotin was responsible.

The safety notes advise checking with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements like this one, rather than sticking to food and prenatal vitamin amounts.

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 in our data for the biotin in this product. Even so, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist — there's always room for individual circumstances we don't have on file.

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 best for people with an actual biotin deficiency. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or a neurological condition, talk it over with your doctor first — the evidence for those uses is weak or unclear.

High-dose biotin is generally safe, but it's worth a quick conversation with your own pharmacist or doctor before you start.

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 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 Simply Supplements
Barcode (UPC) 5060370564231
Net contents 120 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 24, 2017
DSLD ID 70699
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 10,000 mcg by Simply Supplements, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
UPC/BARCODE
5060370564231
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin10000 mcg20000%

Other ingredients: Bulking Agents, Biotin, Flow Agent, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Same day Despatch We will ensure your order is despatched on the day of receipt (when placed before 12.30pm) and that all orders placed after 12.30pm are despatched on the next working day. All sent 1st class!

Key vitamin for hair & nails

PriceMatch guarantee! If you buy from us and then see the same product cheaper elsewhere we will refund the difference plus 10%!

Product information Biotin (Vitamin B7) is a water soluble vitamin that supports normal metabolism, function of the nervous system and psychological function. It also helps to maintain healthy hair, skin and nails.

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Seals/Symbols

Quality Assured

V Vegetarian

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested daily intake: Take one tablet daily as a food supplement or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Important information If you are taking any prescription medication, you have a medical condition or you have specific concerns about the suitability of our products, always consult your GP or Pharmacist prior to taking supplements.

Do not exceed stated dose.

Keep away from children at all times.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Pregnant or lactating women should consult a Doctor before using this product.

Food supplement: This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formulation

Suitable for Vegetarians.

General

E584

See for yourself

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Simply Supplements 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 Simply Supplements

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 known
interactions
10000 mcg per serving Form: Vitamin B7

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: Bulking Agents, Biotin, Flow Agent, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Simply Supplements 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.

Simply Supplements

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Name
Simply Supplements
Street Address
PO Box 1330
City
Peterborough
ZipCode
PE2 2PW
Phone Number
0800 988 0292
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Simply Supplements: Common Questions

Does Biotin 10,000 mcg by Simply Supplements 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.
Is biotin safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. Normal dietary amounts and standard prenatal vitamins that contain biotin are fine, but this product is a high-dose supplement, so check with your doctor before taking it.
Will biotin help my hair grow or stop my hair loss?
The evidence we hold doesn't support biotin for hair loss (alopecia areata) — there isn't enough reliable data to say one way or the other. Talk with your doctor about what might actually help your hair loss.
What are the side effects of biotin?
High-dose biotin is rarely associated with mild diarrhea. One case report linked a combination of biotin and other supplements to a rare chest inflammation, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Most people tolerate it well.
Can I take this if I'm already getting biotin from food?
You probably don't need a supplement if you eat a varied diet — biotin is in many foods like eggs, nuts, and fish. High-dose biotin supplements are different from food amounts, so check with your doctor about whether you need this dose.
Does biotin work for seborrheic dermatitis or multiple sclerosis?
The evidence doesn't support biotin for either condition — it's rated possibly ineffective for both. If you're considering it for these reasons, talk with your doctor about treatments that do have evidence behind them.

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Biotin 10,000 mcg label
Go deeper

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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