Biotin 1000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 1000 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 1000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Finest Nutrition 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 1000 mcg by Finest Nutrition
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 (also called vitamin B7), a water-soluble B vitamin. Your body needs biotin to help convert food into energy and to support healthy skin, hair, and nails.
The tablet also includes inactive ingredients — calcium carbonate, cellulose, and silica — which are common binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen with certain medications or digestive conditions. For other uses — hair loss (alopecia areata), multiple sclerosis, and seborrheic dermatitis (a type of eczema) — the evidence we have rates it either possibly ineffective or insufficient to say whether it works.
If you're taking biotin for hair, skin, or nails in hopes of seeing a change, talk with your doctor about what the science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated at standard doses. Your body clears excess biotin through urine, so it doesn't build up in your system.
High-dose biotin supplements are rare causes of mild diarrhea, and one unusual case report linked very high doses to inflammation of the heart lining, though it's unclear whether biotin was the culprit. Amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but if you're considering high-dose supplements, check with your doctor first.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, biotin is rated likely safe.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin with any 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.
This supplement makes sense if you have a documented biotin deficiency — your doctor can test for that. For hair, skin, or nail health, the evidence doesn't clearly show it works, so set expectations carefully.
At the dose and form here, it's generally well tolerated. Talk with your doctor about whether it fits your needs and whether the dose is right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2016.
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 1000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Finest Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 311917138596 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 60522 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 1000 mcg by Finest Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 1000 mcg | 333% |
Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Silica, Contains <2% of:
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Precautions
Use only if inner seal is not broken or missing.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing a baby or considering becoming pregnant, ask a doctor before using this product. If you take a prescription medication or have any medical condition, consult a physician before using this product.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) tablet daily with the meal of your choice.
One per day
Storage
Store at room temperature, tightly closed.
General Statements
Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that assists protein and fat metabolism for energy use.
100% Satisfaction guaranteed
Energy metabolism
Helps support carbohydrate, fat & energy metabolism
Formulation
Vegetarian Formula
No yeast, no gluten, no milk or milk derivatives, no lactose, no sugar, no preservatives, no soy, no artificial color, no artificial flavor, no sodium.
FDA Statement of Identity
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.
Dietary supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
2016 Walgreen Co.
General
ITEM 413739 W10093-0116-F Item: 9864 B7961 01A
Formula
Biotin 1000 mcg per tablet
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Biotin 1000 mcg by Finest Nutrition 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 1000 mcg by Finest Nutrition
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 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: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Silica, Contains <2% of:. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 1000 mcg by Finest Nutrition Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 1000 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 1000 mcg, from the product label.
Finest Nutrition
See all Finest Nutrition products- Name
- Walgreen Co.
- Street Address
- 200 Wilmot Rd.
- City
- Deerfield
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60015
- Phone Number
- 1-800-925-4733
- Web Address
- walgreens.com
Biotin 1000 mcg by Finest Nutrition: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 1000 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 1000 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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