Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 5,000 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 5,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Bariatric Advantage 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 5,000 mcg by Bariatric Advantage
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 at a dose of 5,000 micrograms per capsule. Biotin plays a role in hair, skin, and nail health, and it's essential for proper metabolism.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate — that help form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency. For other uses — multiple sclerosis (MS), seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence is less clear.
It's possibly ineffective for MS and seborrheic dermatitis, and there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it for alopecia areata. If you're taking this for one of those conditions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether biotin is the right choice for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess amounts through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — a small number of people taking 300 mg daily reported it.
One isolated case report linked high-dose biotin (10 mg daily) combined with other supplements to an inflammatory condition, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Because this is a high-dose supplement, your doctor recommends checking with them before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any health conditions.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. Even so, if you take any medications regularly, it's worth checking them against the search tool on this page.
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.
If you're deficient in biotin, this supplement is likely to help. If you're taking it for hair, skin, nails, or MS, the evidence doesn't support those uses.
No interactions with medications are documented for biotin, but high-dose supplements warrant a quick chat with your doctor first. Run your medications through the checker below if you want extra peace of mind.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 23, 2025.
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 5,000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bariatric Advantage |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 893963000848 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 323302 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by Bariatric Advantage, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 1 capsule daily with food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Formulation
This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.
This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.
Precautions
Warning: If pregnant, nursing, taking medications or other dietary supplements, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
Caution: If you have had gastric surgery and experience persistent nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or other symptoms, contact your healthcare practitioner. Tamper evident: Do not use if safety seal is missing broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by Bariatric Advantage label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg by Bariatric Advantage
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Bariatric Advantage Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5,000 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 5,000 mcg, from the product label.
Bariatric Advantage
See all Bariatric Advantage products- Name
- Bariatric Advantage A Division of Metagenics, Inc.
- City
- Aliso Vejo
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 92656
- Phone Number
- 800.898.6888
- Web Address
- BariatricAdvantage.com
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Bariatric Advantage: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 5,000 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 5,000 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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