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Dietary supplement

Biotin 1000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Rexall

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

Biotin 1000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Rexall 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 Rexall

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.

Rexall Biotin 1000 mcg is a single-ingredient supplement: one 1000-microgram (1 mg) dose of biotin per tablet. Biotin is a B vitamin (specifically B7) that your body needs to help convert food into energy and keep your skin, hair, and nails healthy.

The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — calcium carbonate, cellulose, and silica — which help hold the pill 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: healthy skin, hair and nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: Brittle nails, Biotin deficiency, hair loss, nail health, skin condition.
  • 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.

The evidence we hold shows that biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky skin condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the research is either insufficient to say whether it works or suggests it may not.

If you're taking this for one of those other reasons, talk with your doctor about whether the science supports it for your 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 removes what it doesn't use in the urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea.

One unusual case report from France described a serious lung and heart lining inflammation in a patient taking 10 mg of biotin daily (much higher than this 1 mg dose) along with other supplements and medications, but no similar cases have been reported since, and it's unclear what caused it. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, biotin is likely safe.

The amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate, but because this is a higher-dose supplement, check with your doctor before starting it 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. Check with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific medications if you want to be certain.

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 product is a straightforward biotin supplement most useful if you have a confirmed biotin deficiency. If you're taking it for hair, skin, nails, or another condition, talk with your doctor first about whether the evidence supports that use.

Since no drug interactions are documented, it won't interfere with your medications — but always mention new supplements to your own pharmacist or doctor, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking high-dose products.

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 Sep 22, 2022.

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 Rexall
Barcode (UPC) 301220467339
Net contents 60 Coated Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2022
DSLD ID 276333
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 1000 mcg by Rexall, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
301220467339
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin1000 mcg333%

Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Silica, Contains <2% of:

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Label statements
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Formula

Important facts you should know Biotin is an essential B vitamin that is involved in the intermediate metabolism of carbohydrates.

Formulation

Biotin also assists in protein and fat metabolism and supports healthy skin, hair and nails.

Supports healthy hair, skin & nails

No gluten, no yeast, no wheat, no milk or milk derivatives, no lactose, no sugar, no preservatives, no soy, no artifiical color, no artifiical flavor, no sodium.

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.

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.

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

As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.

Storage

Store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Since 1903 Rexall

Since 1903 Rexall is a registered trademark of Rexall Sundown, Inc.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

100% satisfaction guaranteed

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet up to two times daily, preferably with meals. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.

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Biotin 1000 mcg by Rexall label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 1000 mcg by Rexall

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 container60 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: Calcium Carbonate, Cellulose, Silica, Contains <2% of:. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 1000 mcg by Rexall 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.

Rexall

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Name
Dolgencorp, LLC
Street Address
100 Mission Ridge
City
Goodlettsville
State
TN
ZipCode
37072
Phone Number
1-866-473-9255
Web Address
Rexall.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 1000 mcg by Rexall: Common Questions

Does Biotin 1000 mcg by Rexall 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 help my hair grow or improve hair loss?
For alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether biotin works. Talk with your doctor about whether it's worth trying for your type of hair loss and whether other treatments are more proven.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin is likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. The amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate, but because this is a higher-dose supplement, check with your doctor before you start it.
What are the side effects?
Biotin is generally well tolerated. Rarely, high-dose biotin has caused mild diarrhea. One unusual case described a serious lung and heart lining inflammation in someone taking a much higher dose (10 mg daily) along with other products, but no similar reports have followed.
Will biotin help with my skin condition?
For seborrheic dermatitis, the evidence suggests biotin may not work. If you're using it for a skin condition, ask your doctor whether the science supports it for what you're treating.
Is biotin safe to take long-term?
Yes — biotin is generally considered safe even at fairly high doses because your body removes excess in the urine. That said, discuss any high-dose supplement plan with your doctor first.

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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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