Biotin 10,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Source Naturals
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 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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.
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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
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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 10000 mcg | 33333% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate
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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.
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Biotin 10,000 mcg by Source Naturals 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 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 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
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
Biotin 10,000 mcg by Source Naturals: Common Questions
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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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