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Dietary supplement

Biotin 1000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Puritan's Pride

Softgel Capsule Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Biotin 1000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Puritan's Pride 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 Puritan's Pride

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.

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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: biotin, a B vitamin that supports hair, skin, and nail health. The softgel capsule also contains inactive ingredients including soybean oil, gelatin, vegetable glycerin, beeswax, and titanium dioxide for color.

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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Biotin's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Biotin for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Biotin deficiency — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency. For other uses—multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky skin condition), and hair loss—the evidence doesn't support effectiveness or is too limited to rate.

If you're taking this for one of those other conditions, talk with your doctor about whether it's the right choice for you.

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 higher doses, because your body clears excess through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea in some people.

One isolated case report linked a very high dose (10 mg daily, combined with other supplements) to an inflammation of the heart lining, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Normal food amounts and typical supplement doses are considered likely safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding, but discuss high-dose products with your doctor first.

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 for biotin in our data.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Biotin 1000 mcg is a straightforward B vitamin supplement with no documented drug interactions and a good safety record at typical doses. It's most useful if you have a biotin deficiency.

If you're considering it for hair, skin, nail, or neurological concerns, check with your doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Biotin 1000 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Puritan's Pride
Barcode (UPC) 025077507108
Net contents 100 Rapid Release Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 24, 2016
DSLD ID 62024
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 1000 mcg by Puritan's Pride, 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 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
UPC/BARCODE
025077507108
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin1000 mcg333%

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide color

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Vitamin Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) softgel one to two times daily, preferably with meals.

Formulation

No Artificial Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Puritan's Pride supplements are produced from the finest raw materials under our stringent quality control standards.

2016 Puritan's Pride, Inc.

General Statements

Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging facilities ensure you the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. When it comes to your health....choose the best.

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Precautions

WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

General

Item # 50710 B50709 01A

Seals/Symbols

QUALITY ASSURED QA

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Biotin 1000 mcg by Puritan's Pride label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 1000 mcg by Puritan's Pride

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

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
1000 mcg per serving Form: D-Biotin

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide color. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 1000 mcg by Puritan's Pride 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 1000 mcg, from the product label.

Puritan's Pride

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Name
Puritan's Pride, Inc.
City
Holbrook
State
NY
ZipCode
11741
Phone Number
1-800-645-1030
Web Address
www.puritan.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 1000 mcg by Puritan's Pride: Common Questions

Does Biotin 1000 mcg by Puritan's Pride interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 1000 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 1000 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.
Will biotin actually help my hair or nails grow?
The evidence doesn't support biotin for hair loss or general nail health. It is likely effective only for treating a true biotin deficiency, which is rare. If that's your goal, talk with your doctor about whether testing for deficiency makes sense first.
Is it safe to take biotin while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Normal amounts of biotin from food and prenatal vitamins are considered likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Because you're taking a supplement form here, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure the dose is right for you.
Can biotin cause side effects?
High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea in some people. One very unusual case linked an extremely high dose combined with other supplements to heart inflammation, but it's not clear biotin was responsible. At typical supplement doses, side effects are uncommon.
What's the difference between this dose and others I've seen?
This product contains 1000 mcg (1 mg) of biotin. The facts don't tell us how this compares to other available doses, so check the label on competing products if you want to compare.
Does biotin interact with any of my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee that none exist, so it's worth double-checking with your own pharmacist if you're on multiple medications.

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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

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.

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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