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 Nature's Bounty 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 Nature's Bounty
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 that plays a role in hair, skin, and nail health. Biotin is also essential for the way your body breaks down carbohydrates and fats for energy.
The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — calcium carbonate, cellulose, silica, and magnesium stearate — which are standard binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen in people with certain digestive disorders or those on long-term antibiotics. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky, itchy scalp condition), and hair loss — the evidence doesn't support it.
Hair loss from alopecia areata has insufficient evidence either way; we just don't have enough data to say whether biotin helps.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts through urine. The most commonly reported side effect from high-dose biotin is mild diarrhea, which was rare.
One isolated case report linked very high doses to a serious inflammation, but it's unclear whether biotin caused it or if other factors were involved. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, normal dietary amounts and amounts in prenatal vitamins are likely safe.
If you're thinking about taking a high-dose biotin supplement while pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor first to make sure it's right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. Even so, it's always smart to double-check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before you start any new supplement.
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 1000 mcg is a good fit if you have a confirmed biotin deficiency and want to correct it. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nail health without a documented deficiency, the science doesn't back up those uses.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it to your routine, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2024.
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 | Nature's Bounty |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 074312079610 |
| Net contents | 100 Coated Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 308189 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, 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 Nature's Bounty, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 1000 mcg | 3333% |
Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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General Statements
50 years of trusted quality At Nature's Bounty, we are committed to your health. For 50 years we have been making trusted products, backed by science, and made with only the purest ingredients...guaranteed. So you can get the most out of life every day.
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Formulation
Coated tablets Guaranteed quality Laboratory tested
Non-GMO, no artificial color, no artificial flavor, no artificial sweetener, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Supports healthy hair, skin & nails
Made in the USA with select ingredients from around the world
FDA Statement of Identity
Vitamin Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet up to two times daily, preferably with meals.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, have any medical condition, or are planning to undergo any clinical lab testing, consult your doctor before use. Some supplements may interact with certain medications and/or interfere with certain lab tests.
If any adverse reactions occur, stop use and consult your doctor. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2021 Nature's Bounty, Inc.
Formula
B Vitamins support energy by aiding in converting food into energy.
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Biotin 1000 mcg by Nature's Bounty 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 Nature's Bounty
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 Servings per container100 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, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 1000 mcg by Nature's Bounty 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.
Nature's Bounty
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- Nature's Bounty (NY), Inc.
- City
- Bohemia
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11716
- Phone Number
- 1-800-433-2990
- Web Address
- NaturesBounty.com
Biotin 1000 mcg by Nature's Bounty: Common Questions
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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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