Biotin 1000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Meijer
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 Meijer 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 Meijer
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 has one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin that your body needs to process food and make keratin (a protein in hair, skin, and nails). At 1000 micrograms per tablet, it's a straightforward supplement with five inactive ingredients—dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and croscarmellose sodium—that serve as filler, binder, and flow agents in the tablet.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency itself. For other uses, the evidence is limited.
It's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky, itchy scalp condition). For hair loss (alopecia areata), there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it helps.
Many people take biotin hoping it'll strengthen hair and nails, but that claim isn't one we have solid evidence backing up in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated at high doses because your body flushes out the excess in your urine. The most commonly reported side effect from high-dose biotin is mild diarrhea, and that's rare.
One unusual case report from France noted a severe reaction in an older woman taking very high amounts of biotin along with another supplement, but no similar cases have been reported since, and it's unclear what actually caused it. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, biotin is rated likely safe.
Normal dietary amounts and amounts in prenatal vitamins are fine, but talk with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements if you're pregnant or nursing.
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.
If you're deficient in biotin, this supplement can help fill that gap. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nails without a confirmed deficiency, know that solid evidence for those uses isn't there yet.
Because no interactions are documented with medications, you don't have a drug-interaction concern—but do mention it to your own doctor or pharmacist when you review your full supplement list, just as part of good safety practice.
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 Nov 21, 2020.
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 | Meijer |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 708820651388 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 239874 |
| 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 1000 mcg by Meijer, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 1000 mcg | 333% |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium
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Formulation
Skin & Hair health
No preservatives, artificial color, artificial flavor, lactose, yeast, wheat, milk or milk derivatives, sugar, soy, gluten
GF Gluten free
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Biotin plays a role in hair and skin health. In addition, biotin is essential for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.
General Statements
Questions or comments? 1-866-703-4222
Meijer Pharmacists Recommend Money back guarantee
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults take 1 tablet daily with the meal of your choice.
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, of if you are taking any medication or have a medical condition, consult your doctor before taking this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a dry place at room temperature (59 degrees F - 86 degrees F).
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Biotin 1000 mcg by Meijer 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 Meijer
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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 1000 mcg by Meijer 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.
Meijer
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- Meijer Distribution, Inc.
- City
- Grand Rapids
- State
- MI
- ZipCode
- 49544
- Web Address
- www.meijer.com
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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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