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Dietary supplement

Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Botanic Choice

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

Biotin 5,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Botanic Choice 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 Botanic Choice

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 your body uses to process amino acids and convert food into energy. The 5,000 microgram dose is well above what you'd get from food alone.

The capsule also contains rice flour, vegetable cellulose, and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients.

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 and nails plus energy support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, Hair loss, Skin health.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — a genuine shortage of the vitamin in your body. For other uses, the picture is less clear.

It's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition). For alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.

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 gets rid of excess through urine. The rare side effects reported in studies are mild diarrhea at very high doses (300 mg daily, much higher than this product).

One isolated case report linked extremely high-dose biotin combined with other supplements to a serious chest inflammation, but that's not been seen again and the cause wasn't clear. Because this is a high-dose supplement, talk it over with your doctor before starting — especially if you're on other medications or have any health conditions.

Pregnancy and lactation are rated likely safe, but confirm with your doctor.

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 ingredient in this product.

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 have a biotin deficiency or want to try it for hair, skin, or nail support despite limited evidence, this product is well tolerated and doesn't interact with medications we've found. Because it's a high-dose supplement, check with your own doctor or pharmacist first, particularly if you take other medications or have underlying health concerns.

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 5,000 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Botanic Choice
Barcode (UPC) 703308821413
Net contents 60 Vege Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 25, 2019
DSLD ID 199860
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by Botanic Choice, 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 Vege Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vege Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
703308821413
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin10000 mcg3333%

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Trusted since 1910 Essentials

Hair, skin & nails plus energy support

Formulation

Gluten free Non GMO

Seals/Symbols

Gluten free Non GMO

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1-2 vege capsules daily, with a meal, as a dietary supplement, or as directed by a physician.

Precautions

Warning: If you are taking any medications or are pregnant or nursing do not use prior to consulting a physician.

For your protection, this container has an outer safety seal. (Do not accept if missing or broken.)

Keep out of reach of children

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place.

Brand IP Statement(s)

IBG Indiana Botanic Gardens

General

C-108401

See for yourself

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Botanic Choice label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg by Botanic Choice

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

Serving size1 Vege Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
10000 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: Rice Flour, Vegetable Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Botanic Choice 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 5,000 mcg, from the product label.

Botanic Choice

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Name
Indiana Botanic Gardens, Inc.
Street Address
3401 W. 37th Ave.
City
Hobart
State
IN
ZipCode
46342
Phone Number
1-800-644-8327
Web Address
www.botanicchoice.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Botanic Choice: Common Questions

Does Biotin 5,000 mcg by Botanic Choice interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 5,000 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 this interfere with any of my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist — use the search tool on this page to check your exact medications, and mention this supplement to your doctor or pharmacist when you go over your drug list.
Is biotin safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Still, talk with your doctor before starting any supplement during pregnancy or while nursing, especially at high doses like this one.
What's biotin actually good for?
Biotin is likely effective for treating a genuine biotin deficiency. It's been studied for hair loss, skin conditions, and nail strength, but the evidence for those uses isn't strong enough yet to say it works.
Are there any side effects from taking 5,000 mcg?
Mild diarrhea has been rarely reported at much higher doses (300 mg daily). At the dose in this product, serious side effects are very uncommon, and your body clears excess biotin through urine.
What's in the capsule besides biotin?
The capsule contains rice flour, vegetable cellulose, and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients to hold it together.
Why does my doctor want me to check before taking this?
High-dose biotin supplements can occasionally affect lab test results and, in rare cases at extremely high doses, cause side effects — so it's good practice to let your healthcare provider know you're taking it, especially if you're on other medications or have any health conditions.

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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

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.

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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