Biotin 10,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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 The Vitamin Shoppe 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 The Vitamin Shoppe
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 your body uses to help break down food and support hair, skin, and nail health. You're getting 10,000 mcg per capsule — a high-dose form.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose (a filler), and silicon dioxide.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — if your doctor has confirmed you're deficient, this supplement can help correct it. For other uses, the evidence is weaker.
It's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition). For alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body clears excess amounts through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea in trial settings — one report involved a patient taking 300 mg daily, which is much higher than this product.
There's also one rare case report of a serious inflammatory condition after someone took biotin alongside other supplements and medications, though it's unclear what caused it. Because this is a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor before taking it.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, biotin is rated likely safe. Normal dietary amounts and standard prenatal vitamins contain biotin, but if you're considering a high-dose product like this one, talk it over with your doctor or midwife first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin with any medications. That doesn't guarantee none exist, so it's still worth confirming with your doctor or pharmacist that this supplement fits safely with your personal medications.
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.
If your doctor has confirmed biotin deficiency, this supplement can help correct it. At this dose, biotin is generally well tolerated, though high-dose products warrant a conversation with your doctor — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any existing health concerns.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, particularly if you're taking other supplements or medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2019.
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 | The Vitamin Shoppe |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766536032914 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 22, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 208705 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | 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 The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 10000 mcg | 33330% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide
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Formulation
Healthy hair, skin & nails Energy production
Dairy-free Soy-free Nut-free
Does Not Contain: Gluten, Sugar, Salt, Artificial Colors or Flavors.
General Statements
Vitamin
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Seals/Symbols
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Biotin 10,000 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Biotin 10,000 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 10,000 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe 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.
The Vitamin Shoppe
See all The Vitamin Shoppe products- Name
- Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
- City
- Secaucus
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07094
- Phone Number
- 1-866-293-3367
- Web Address
- www.vitaminshoppe.com
Biotin 10,000 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe: Common Questions
Does Biotin 10,000 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe interact with any medications?
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Where does this information come from?
Will biotin help my hair grow or stop hair loss?
Is 10,000 mcg a lot?
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Does this work for skin conditions like eczema or seborrheic dermatitis?
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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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