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 (also called vitamin B7) that plays a role in how your body breaks down carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids. Biotin 10,000 mcg is a high-dose supplement — far more than you'd get from food alone.
The capsule also contains microcrystalline cellulose, gelatin, and silicon dioxide as inactive ingredients (fillers and binders that hold it together).
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen with certain medical conditions or medications that interfere with absorption. For other uses — including multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis — the evidence suggests it's probably not effective.
For hair loss (alopecia areata), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body excretes what it doesn't need through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; one published case reported transient mild diarrhea in two patients taking 300 mg daily.
One isolated case report described a severe allergic reaction (eosinophilic pleuropericarditis) in an older woman taking biotin 10 mg plus other supplements after two months, though whether biotin was the cause remains unclear and no similar cases have been reported since. Biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is considered likely safe in pregnancy and during breastfeeding.
However, because this is a high-dose supplement, talk with your doctor before taking it during pregnancy or lactation to make sure it's right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data. Even so, it's always a good idea to mention any new supplement to your doctor or pharmacist, particularly if you take multiple medications or have health conditions that affect nutrient absorption.
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 you have biotin deficiency, this supplement is likely to help. For other conditions, the evidence doesn't support it.
Because this is a high-dose product, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — 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 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) | 766536032921 |
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 22, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 208757 |
| 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
Gluten-free 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.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
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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
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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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