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Dietary supplement

Biotin 10,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Source Naturals

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

Biotin 10,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals 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 Source Naturals

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 that your body needs to break down food and produce energy. Source Naturals includes 10,000 micrograms per tablet — a high-dose form.

The tablet also contains inactive ingredients (microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, and magnesium stearate) that help hold it together and aid absorption.

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: Hair, skin and nail support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, Seborrheic dermatitis, Hair loss, Nail health, Skin condition.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Seborrheic dermatitis.
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency — a genuine shortage of this vitamin in your body. For other uses listed on the label, the evidence is less clear: it's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis, and there's insufficient reliable evidence to say whether it helps alopecia areata (hair loss).

If you're considering biotin for a specific condition beyond deficiency, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see if 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 your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been associated with mild diarrhea; two patients taking 300 mg daily reported transient mild diarrhea.

One isolated case report linked a combination of high-dose biotin and another supplement to a serious inflammation condition, but no causal link was established and no similar cases have been reported since. For pregnancy and lactation, normal dietary amounts and those in prenatal vitamins are considered likely safe — but talk with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements like this one.

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. That doesn't mean none exist; it means this ingredient has not been shown to interact with medications in the sources we hold.

If you're on any prescription drugs, still worth a quick chat with your pharmacist just to be sure.

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 high-dose biotin is well suited to someone with a confirmed biotin deficiency or who wants to try it for hair, skin, or nail health under their doctor's guidance. Since this is a high-dose product, check with your doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

No medication interactions are documented for biotin, but bringing your full medication list to your pharmacist is always a smart move.

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 Nov 22, 2022.

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 Source Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 021078026334
Net contents 120 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2022
DSLD ID 274505
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
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 Source Naturals, 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)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
021078026334
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin10000 mcg33333%

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Hair, skin & nail support

Non GMO Validated

Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, corn, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

Seals/Symbols

Non GMO Validated

Formula

Biotin is a water soluble vitamin required by our bodies to maintain healthy hair and skin. Preliminary evidence also suggests that biotin can promote healthy nails. Its involvement as a coenzyme in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism also supports our metabolic processes that burn fuel and produce energy, as well as supporting normal functioning of the nervous system.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1 tablet daily.

Precautions

Caution: High doses of biotin may interfere with certain laboratory tests. Before undergoing laboratory testing, discontinue use for at least one week and inform your health care professional.

If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

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 SOURCE NATURALS, INC.

See for yourself

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Source Naturals 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 Source Naturals

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 Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
10000 mcg per serving

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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Source Naturals 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.

Source Naturals

Name
Source Naturals, Inc.
Street Address
P. O. Box 2118
City
Santa Cruz
State
CA
ZipCode
95062
Web Address
www.sourcenaturals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 10,000 mcg by Source Naturals: Common Questions

Does Biotin 10,000 mcg by Source Naturals 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?
There isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether biotin helps alopecia areata (patchy hair loss). If you're thinking about trying it for hair, skin, or nail health, talk with your doctor about whether it's a reasonable option for your situation.
Is it safe to take this much biotin every day?
Biotin is generally well tolerated at high doses because your body gets rid of excess in your urine. That said, because this is a high-dose product, check with your doctor before starting it — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Normal dietary amounts of biotin and those in prenatal vitamins are considered likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. However, this is a high-dose supplement, so talk with your doctor before taking it if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
What are the side effects?
Biotin is rarely associated with side effects. High doses have occasionally caused mild diarrhea. One case report linked a combination of high-dose biotin and another supplement to a serious inflammation of the lining around the heart and lungs, but it's unclear whether biotin was responsible, and no similar cases have been reported.
Does biotin interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist — run your exact medications through the checker on this page or ask your pharmacist to be sure.

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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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