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Dietary supplement

Biotin 1000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Rite Aid Pharmacy

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

Biotin 1000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Rite Aid Pharmacy 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 Rite Aid Pharmacy

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 at a 1000 microgram dose. Biotin supports hair, skin, and nail health, and plays a role in how your body breaks down carbohydrates and fats.

The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients—dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica, and croscarmellose sodium—that help hold the tablet together and aid absorption.

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: Supports healthy hair and skin.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, Seborrheic dermatitis, 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 "Possibly Ineffective" for Seborrheic dermatitis.
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, a real but uncommon condition. For other uses listed here—multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky scalp condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata)—the evidence is either not strong enough to rely on or suggests it may not help.

If you're taking this for one of those 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 fairly high doses, because your body removes excess in the urine. At the 1000 mcg dose in this product, you're unlikely to run into trouble.

Very high doses—like 300 mg daily—have rarely caused mild diarrhea. Pregnancy and lactation are rated likely safe for biotin, but high-dose supplements warrant a conversation with your doctor beforehand to be sure it's right for you.

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 ingredients we could check. You can take this with your medications without concern for interference—but confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist if you want absolute peace of mind.

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 is a straightforward biotin supplement with no documented drug interactions. It's most useful if you have an actual biotin deficiency; if you're taking it for hair, skin, or other conditions, the evidence of benefit is weak or absent.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this dose and duration make sense for your goals.

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, 2019.

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 Rite Aid Pharmacy
Barcode (UPC) 011822524094
Net contents 120 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2019
DSLD ID 210092
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 1000 mcg by Rite Aid Pharmacy, 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)
UPC/BARCODE
011822524094
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin1000 mcg333%

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Croscarmellose Sodium

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Label statements
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General Statements

Satisfaction Guarantee If you're not satisfied, we'll happily refund your money.

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Supports healthy hair and skin

No sugar, no preservatives added, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

Important: Tamper evident seal under cap. Do not use if printed seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) tablet daily.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place.

See for yourself

Biotin 1000 mcg by Rite Aid Pharmacy label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 1000 mcg by Rite Aid Pharmacy

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 known
interactions
1000 mcg per serving

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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Croscarmellose Sodium. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 1000 mcg by Rite Aid Pharmacy 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.

Rite Aid Pharmacy

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Name
Rite Aid
Street Address
30 Hunter Lane
City
Camp Hill
State
PA
ZipCode
17011
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 1000 mcg by Rite Aid Pharmacy: Common Questions

Does Biotin 1000 mcg by Rite Aid Pharmacy 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.
Can I take biotin while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but if you're considering a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor first to make sure it fits your situation.
Will biotin help my hair grow or stop it from falling out?
The evidence for biotin in hair loss (alopecia areata) is insufficient—we don't have reliable data to say whether it works. If that's your reason for taking it, talk with your doctor about other options that may be better supported.
Are there any side effects from this dose of biotin?
At 1000 mcg, biotin is generally well tolerated with no common side effects. Very high doses—far above what's in this tablet—have rarely caused mild diarrhea, but that's not a realistic concern at this strength.
What's biotin actually for?
Biotin is a B vitamin that helps your body process carbohydrates and fats, and it supports hair, skin, and nail health. It's likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but real.
Can I take this with my other vitamins and supplements?
No interactions are documented between biotin and other medications or supplements in our data. That said, if you're taking multiple products, your pharmacist can double-check your whole routine to be sure.

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Biotin 1000 mcg label
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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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