Biotin 1000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by up&up
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 up&up 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 up&up
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 your body needs to process amino acids and glucose. At 1,000 mcg per tablet, it's a straightforward single-ingredient supplement.
The remaining ingredients are inactive—dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide—which are fillers and binders that help form and stabilize the tablet.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, so if you're actually low in this vitamin, supplementing makes sense. For other uses on the label—multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis—the evidence suggests it's probably not effective.
For hair loss (alopecia areata), the evidence isn't strong enough to say either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body excretes what it doesn't need in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea in trials.
One isolated case report described a patient who developed a lung and heart lining inflammation after taking biotin 10 mg daily along with other supplements for 2 months, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause, and no similar cases have been reported since. Because this product supplies 1,000 mcg—which is above typical dietary amounts—talk with your doctor before starting it, especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Pregnancy and lactation data suggests biotin is likely safe, but amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate; confirm high-dose supplementation with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the biotin in this product. You're not at risk of it interfering with how your medications work, but your pharmacist or doctor can confirm this applies to your specific medications if you'd like to double-check.
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 supplement is a straightforward choice if you have a confirmed biotin deficiency. It's well tolerated at this dose, and there are no documented medication interactions.
That said, 1,000 mcg is higher than typical dietary intake, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start—especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or already taking prenatal vitamins.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Biotin 1000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | up&up |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 076524859715 |
| Net contents | 200 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 277412 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 1000 mcg by up&up, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 1000 mcg | 3333% |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formulation
May help promote healthy hair, skin, and nails restore
No artificial colors or flavors No gluten No lactose
Tablet color may vary.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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)
TM & Copyright 2018 Target Brands, Inc.
General Statements
Questions? Call 1-800-910-6874
Freshness and potency guaranteed through:
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults, take one tablet daily with food as a dietary supplement.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Caution: Pregnant or nursing women, individuals taking medication(s) or persons who have health conditions should consult their physician before using this product.
Safety-sealed. Do not use if printed seal under cap is cut, torn, or missing.
Storage
Store at 15 degrees-30 degrees Celsius (59 degrees - 86 degrees Fahrenheit).
Formula
Biotin is a water- soluble B vitamin that is involved in the metabolism of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. It may also help support healthy hair, skin and nails.
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Biotin 1000 mcg by up&up 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 up&up
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 container200 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 1000 mcg by up&up 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.
up&up
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- Target Corp.
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- MN
- Phone Number
- 1-800-910-6874
Biotin 1000 mcg by up&up: 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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