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Dietary supplement

Biotin 300 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Rugby

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

Biotin 300 mcg is a dietary supplement by Rugby 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 300 mcg by Rugby

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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. The tablet also includes several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium, silicon dioxide, and pharmaceutical glaze — which are fillers and binders that help hold the tablet 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: Vitamin B group supplement.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — a rare condition, usually from certain medications or genetic disorders. For other uses, the evidence is weaker.

It's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky scalp condition), and there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss).

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 through your urine. At very high doses — much higher than the 300 mcg here — mild diarrhea has been rarely reported.

The product is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. That said, if you're thinking about taking high-dose biotin supplements, talk it over 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 for biotin in our data.

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, low-dose biotin supplement with no known drug interactions — good if you've been diagnosed with biotin deficiency or want basic B-vitamin support. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking high-dose biotin for a specific condition, run it by your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it fits your situation.

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 Apr 25, 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 300 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Rugby
Barcode (UPC) 005366659015
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 200850
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 300 mcg by Rugby, 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
005366659015
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin300 mcg100%

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Pharmaceutical Glaze

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Vitamin B Group Supplement

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Tamper resistant - Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing

Keep out of reach of children

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults and children 4 or more years of age: Take 1 tablet daily.

Formulation

Free of: starch, soy, corn, gluten, yeast, preservatives, animal by-products, artificial colors-flavors.

Storage

To preserve quality and freshness, keep bottle tightly closed. Store between 15(0)-30(0)C (59(0)-86(0)F).

General

Rev. 07/15 R-92 Re-order No. 370334

General Statements

50/60

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Biotin 300 mcg by Rugby label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 300 mcg by Rugby

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
300 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silicon Dioxide, Pharmaceutical Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 300 mcg by Rugby Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 300 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 300 mcg, from the product label.

Rugby

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Name
Rugby Laboratories
Street Address
31778 Enterprise Drive
City
Livonia
State
MI
ZipCode
48150
Phone Number
1-800-645-2158
Web Address
www.rugbylaboratories.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 300 mcg by Rugby: Common Questions

Does Biotin 300 mcg by Rugby interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 300 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 300 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.
Is biotin safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes — biotin at normal dietary and supplement doses is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. But if you're considering high-dose biotin, check with your doctor first.
Will biotin help my hair grow or stop hair loss?
There isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether biotin works for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) — the data we hold doesn't support rating it one way or the other. Talk to your doctor if that's what you're hoping to treat.
Can biotin cause side effects?
At the 300 mcg dose in this product, side effects are very unlikely. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea, but that's at much higher doses than you'll get here.
What does biotin actually do in the body?
Biotin is a B vitamin that helps your body break down food for energy. It's also involved in hair and nail health, which is why it's popular in supplements.
Is this product good for seborrheic dermatitis?
Biotin is rated possibly ineffective for seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky, itchy scalp condition), so the evidence doesn't support using it for that. Talk to your doctor about treatments that might actually help.

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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 300 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 300 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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