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Dietary supplement

Biotin 10 mg (10,000 mcg) Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Freeda

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

Biotin 10 mg (10,000 mcg) is a dietary supplement by Freeda 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 mg (10,000 mcg) by Freeda

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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: D-Biotin, a B vitamin at a high supplemental dose of 10 mg (10,000 micrograms). Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs for energy metabolism and the health of your skin, hair, and nails.

The tablet also includes several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, calcium phosphate, vegetable magnesium stearate, silica, croscarmellose sodium, and stearic acid — which are fillers and binders that hold the tablet together.

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: Biotin for hair, nails, and energy metabolism.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, Hair health, Hair loss.
  • 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 has solid evidence backing it for one use: it's likely effective for correcting biotin deficiency itself. For hair loss (alopecia areata), seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky, inflamed scalp condition), and multiple sclerosis, the evidence is either insufficient to rate it or suggests it probably doesn't work.

If you're considering biotin for any of those other reasons, talk it over with your doctor to see whether the data supports trying it for your specific 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 clears excess through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea in the medical literature — one small case noted transient mild diarrhea in patients taking 300 mg daily, which is 30 times the dose in this product.

One isolated case report from France described an unusual lung and heart lining inflammation in a 76-year-old woman taking 10 mg biotin daily alongside other supplements and medications, but whether biotin was the cause remains unclear and no similar cases have been reported since. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, biotin is rated likely safe.

That said, the safety notes advise checking with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements — amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate, but discuss this product's dose with your doctor first if you're pregnant or nursing.

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 said, you're welcome to double-check your exact medications using the search tool on this page — it's never a bad idea to be thorough.

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.

Biotin 10 mg is a straightforward supplement for people with low biotin levels or those looking to support hair, skin, and nail health, though the evidence for those cosmetic uses is weak or absent. It's generally well tolerated at this dose.

Before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other medications, talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can confirm it fits your individual health picture.

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 25, 2021.

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 mg (10,000 mcg), straight from the product label.

Brand Freeda
Barcode (UPC) 758487029327
Net contents 250 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2021
DSLD ID 246160
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 10 mg (10,000 mcg) by Freeda, 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 Tiny Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tiny Tablet(s)
UPC/BARCODE
758487029327
IngredientAmount% DV
D-Biotin10000 mcg33333%

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Phosphate, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid

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Label statements
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General Statements

Next Century Nutrition F The value of innovation since 1928

Formula

Biotin boosts the health of the hair & nails

New Square Rabbinical Kashrus Council Kosher Pareve OU (Kosher)

Formulation

Helps the body convert food into energy Supports a number of enzymes involved in the breakdown of carbs, fats & protein

No Gluten No Lactose No Artificial Colors No Artificial Flavors No Animal Derivatives No Sugar or Starch No Gelatin No Yeast

Manufactured in a GMP certified facility

Hair Skin Nails Helps convert food into energy

Vegan

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Adults, take one (1) tablet daily preferably with food and drink.

Seals/Symbols

Manufactured in a GMP certified facility New Square Rabbinical Kashrus Council Kosher Pareve OU (Kosher)

Vegan

FDA Statement of Identity

Biotin Supplement

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your health care practitioner prior to using this product.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Do not expose to excessive heat or moisture.

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.

See for yourself

Biotin 10 mg (10,000 mcg) by Freeda label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 10 mg (10,000 mcg) by Freeda

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tiny Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.

D-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...

D-Biotin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Phosphate, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 10 mg (10,000 mcg) by Freeda Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 10 mg (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 mg (10,000 mcg), from the product label.

Freeda

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Name
Freeda Health
City
Brooklyn
State
NY
ZipCode
11210
Phone Number
1-800-777-3737
Web Address
www.freedahealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 10 mg (10,000 mcg) by Freeda: Common Questions

Does Biotin 10 mg (10,000 mcg) by Freeda interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 10 mg (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 mg (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.
What is biotin used for?
Biotin is a B vitamin that your body uses for metabolism and the health of your skin, hair, and nails. This product is backed by evidence for treating biotin deficiency. For hair loss, scalp inflammation, and other uses, the research is either inconclusive or suggests biotin probably won't help.
Is biotin safe to take at this dose?
Yes, biotin is generally well tolerated at 10 mg daily — your body clears excess through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea, but that was at much higher doses (300 mg). The caution is that you should discuss high-dose supplements with your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant or nursing.
Can I take biotin while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. That said, the safety information advises checking with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements — normal food and prenatal vitamin amounts are fine, but discuss this product's dose with your doctor first for personalized advice.
Does this product contain fillers?
Yes, the tablet includes inactive ingredients like microcrystalline cellulose, calcium phosphate, silica, and a few others that serve as binders and fillers to hold the tablet together. The only active ingredient is the biotin itself.
Will biotin interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin with any medications. That doesn't guarantee interactions are impossible, but based on the evidence we hold, biotin shouldn't change how your drugs work. If you want to be extra sure about your specific medications, you can run them through our checker on this page.

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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 10 mg (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 mg (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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