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Dietary supplement

Biotin 2,500 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Life

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

Biotin 2,500 mcg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Life 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 2,500 mcg by Nature's Life

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 (B7) that supports hair, skin, and nail health, and plays a role in energy metabolism. The capsule also holds cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — standard inactive ingredients that make up the capsule shell and help with manufacturing.

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: Hair, skin & nails health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Alopecia areata, Brittle nails, Seborrheic dermatitis, Biotin deficiency, Hair loss, Nail health — and 1 related terms.
  • 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 Alopecia areata, Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — the clearest reason to take it if your levels are low. For other uses like multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis, or hair loss (alopecia areata), the evidence we hold doesn't support it or is too limited to rate.

If you're considering biotin for a specific condition beyond deficiency, talk it over with your doctor.

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 clears excess amounts in urine. At very high doses, a small number of people have reported mild diarrhea — this product delivers 2,500 mcg, which is above typical dietary amounts.

The safety data suggests checking with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements. Pregnancy and lactation: biotin at normal dietary and supplement amounts is likely safe, but the caution notes recommend discussing 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 in our data for the biotin in this product. You're clear to discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist, but they can confirm there are no issues with your specific medications.

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.

Biotin 2,500 mcg is most useful if you have a confirmed biotin deficiency. It's generally well tolerated, though the data flags the importance of talking with your doctor before starting high-dose biotin — especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or take other supplements.

No documented medication interactions are on file, but your own pharmacist can review your full list to be sure.

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 Aug 23, 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 2,500 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nature's Life
Barcode (UPC) 040647006492
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2019
DSLD ID 206480
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 2,500 mcg by Nature's Life, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
040647006492
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin2500 mcg833%

Other ingredients: Cellulose Vegetarian capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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General Statements

Sun food energy

Hair, skin & nails formula

Essential Coenzyme

This quality nature's life product meets our quality assurance procedures and good manufacturing practices.

Quality you can trust

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

1 daily

Directions: Use only as directed. Take one (1) vegetarian capsule daily with food.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Keep your licensed health practitioner informed when using this product.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formula

Discussion: Biotin is an essential coenzyme intended to provide nutritive support for healthy nails, skin and hair.

Formulation

Nature's life guarantees that no ingredients other than those listed on this label have been added to this product.

Suitable for vegetarians

See for yourself

Biotin 2,500 mcg by Nature's Life label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 2,500 mcg by Nature's Life

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

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
2500 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: Cellulose Vegetarian capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 2,500 mcg by Nature's Life Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 2,500 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 2,500 mcg, from the product label.

Nature's Life

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Name
NutraPure, Inc.
Web Address
www.nutraceutical.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 2,500 mcg by Nature's Life: Common Questions

Does Biotin 2,500 mcg by Nature's Life interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 2,500 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 2,500 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 stop hair loss?
The evidence we hold on biotin for hair loss (alopecia areata) is too limited to rate. If that's why you're interested, talk with your doctor about whether biotin or another approach makes sense for you.
Is this dose safe?
Yes, biotin is generally well tolerated at high doses because your body removes excess through urine. This 2,500 mcg dose is above typical dietary amounts, though — the safety notes recommend checking with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin, especially if you're pregnant or nursing or take other supplements.
Can I take this with my other medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. You can check your exact medications using the tool on this page, or ask your pharmacist to review your full list to be sure.
What is biotin used for?
Biotin is a B vitamin that supports hair, skin, and nail health and plays a role in how your body uses energy. It's likely effective if you have a biotin deficiency.
Are there any side effects?
Biotin is generally well tolerated. At very high doses, a small number of people have reported mild diarrhea — one case involved 300 mg daily, much higher than this product.

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Biotin 2,500 mcg label
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 2,500 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 2,500 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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