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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley
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 softgel contains one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin (also called vitamin B7). Biotin helps your body convert food into energy and plays a role in keeping your hair, skin, and nails healthy.
The other ingredients are inactive — soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, and titanium dioxide — they make up the softgel capsule itself and help deliver the biotin.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen in people with certain health conditions or on specific medications. For other uses, the evidence is weaker: it's possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), and there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss).
Most people take biotin as a supplement for hair, skin, and nail health, but that evidence isn't established in the data we hold.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body gets rid of excess in your urine. The main side effect reported at high doses is mild diarrhea — only a small number of people have experienced this.
There's one isolated case report of a rare inflammatory condition after taking high-dose biotin with other supplements, but no other similar cases exist, and it's unclear whether biotin was responsible. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, normal dietary and supplement amounts are likely safe.
However, the product label advises checking with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements during these times. If you're pregnant or nursing and considering this product, talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product.
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 known drug interactions. It's most clearly useful if you have a biotin deficiency, and it's generally well tolerated at the dose in this bottle.
If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nail health, that benefit isn't proven in the data we hold. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist about whether it makes sense for you.
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 Jan 7, 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
General information
Key facts about Biotin 1000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 681131928823 |
| Net contents | 150 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 7, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 184057 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| 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 Spring Valley, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 1000 mcg | 333% |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide
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Formula
Biotin 1000 mcg per softgel
Biotin is a B vitamin that is essential for healthy energy metabolism and also supports healthy hair, skin, and nails.
General Statements
Hair/Skin/Nail health
Quality guaranteed
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
No Gluten, Yeast, Wheat, Milk, or Milk Derivatives, Lactose, Sugar, Preservatives, Artificial Flavor, Sodium (less than 5 mg per serving)
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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults, take one softgel one to five times daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: Please consult your doctor before use. Stop use and consult your doctor is any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
For your protection, do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed.
General
Item No. 57778 B50709W 01A 108234
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Biotin 1000 mcg by Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley
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 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: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 1000 mcg by Spring Valley 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.
Spring Valley
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- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- City
- Bentonville
- State
- AR
- ZipCode
- 72716
- Phone Number
- 1-866-251-1662
- Web Address
- Walmart.com/springvalley
Biotin 1000 mcg by Spring Valley: 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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