Biotin 300 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 300 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 300 mcg is a dietary supplement by The Vitamin Shoppe 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 The Vitamin Shoppe
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 (vitamin B7) that helps your body convert food into energy. The capsule also includes inactive ingredients — rice flour, gelatin, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate — which are fillers and binders that hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, the condition your doctor would diagnose if your body isn't getting enough of this vitamin from food or other sources. For other uses — hair loss (alopecia areata), multiple sclerosis, and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition) — the evidence we hold rates it either possibly ineffective or insufficient to draw a conclusion.
Talk with your doctor about whether this dose makes sense for your specific situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess amounts in the urine. At this 300 mcg dose, mild diarrhea has been rarely reported in high-dose studies, but it's not common.
The safety data supports biotin from food and prenatal vitamins, though amounts from supplements — especially higher doses — warrant a conversation with your doctor first. Biotin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, so dietary amounts are appropriate if you're pregnant or breastfeeding; check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. That said, check your exact medications with the tool on this page or confirm with your pharmacist before starting — absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist.
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 product is straightforward for someone with a biotin deficiency or anyone looking to supplement this B vitamin. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or a neurological condition, the evidence doesn't strongly support those uses at present.
Run it past your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering it at higher doses.
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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 21, 2017.
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 300 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | The Vitamin Shoppe |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766536011681 |
| Net contents | 100 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 21, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 79755 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | 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 300 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 1000% |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
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General Statements
Nutrient metabolism Vitamin
Actual size
Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Gluten free Dairy free Soy free Nut free
Does Not Contain: Wheat, gluten, sugar, salt, soy, dairy, fish, artificial colors or 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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General
Item No. VS-1168 1039215 ER 52
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Biotin 300 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe 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 300 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 300 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 300 mcg, from the product label.
The Vitamin Shoppe
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- Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
- City
- Secaucus
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07094
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-1216
- Web Address
- www.vitaminshoppe.com
Biotin 300 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe: Common Questions
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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 & 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.
- 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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