Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Carlson
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 Carlson 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 Carlson
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 your body needs for healthy hair, skin, and nails. Each capsule delivers 5,000 micrograms (mcg) — a fairly hefty dose compared to what you'd get from food alone.
The capsule itself is made from beef gelatin and contains microcrystalline cellulose (a binder), magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — the condition you'd have if you weren't getting enough from food or absorption wasn't working right. For other uses, the evidence is mixed or thin.
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). If you're taking this for a condition other than biotin deficiency, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in the urine. High-dose biotin has been rarely linked to mild diarrhea in a small number of people — one report described mild diarrhea in 2 patients taking 300 mg daily, which is much higher than this product.
There's also one isolated case report of a woman who developed a rare inflammatory condition after taking biotin 10 mg along with other supplements, but whether biotin was responsible isn't clear, and no similar cases have been reported since. Because this is a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor before starting — normal dietary and supplement amounts are fine for most people, but high-dose products warrant a quick conversation first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for this product. You don't need to cross-check it against a medication list — biotin doesn't interact with the drugs we've reviewed.
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 biotin supplement for people who have or want to prevent biotin deficiency. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nails and don't have a documented deficiency, the evidence doesn't strongly support that use.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a high-dose biotin product, especially if you have any health conditions or take other supplements.
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 22, 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 | Carlson |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 088395249105 |
| Net contents | 50 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 337482 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by Carlson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Beef Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Formula
Biotin, also known as vitamin B-7, is one of the eight important B complex vitamins. Biotin plays an important role in many of our body's metabolic functions, including supporting energy production, and helps nourish healthy hair, skin, and nails. Since biotin is not synthesized by the body, we must obtain it through our diet or a supplement.
Formulation
Gluten-free No Artificial Preservatives
Healthy hair Strong nails Energy Production
Potency & Quality Guaranteed An FDA Regulated Facility
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults: take one capsule daily.
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by Carlson 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 5,000 mcg by Carlson
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 container50 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, Beef Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Carlson 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.
Carlson
See all Carlson products- Name
- Carlson Division of J.R. Carlson Laboratories, Inc.
- City
- Lincolnshire
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60069
- Phone Number
- 888-234-5656
- Web Address
- carlsonlabs.com
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Carlson: Common Questions
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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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