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 Douglas Cooper Co. 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 Douglas Cooper Co.
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 to break down food into energy and keep your skin, hair, and nails healthy. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—rice flour, cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica—which are fillers and binders that help hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, the clearest use. For other conditions like multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works. Talk with your doctor about what biotin may or may not do for your specific situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body clears excess amounts through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea—two patients taking 300 mg daily experienced it.
One case report from France described a rare lung and heart lining inflammation in a 76-year-old taking biotin 10 mg plus another supplement over 2 months, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause, and no similar cases have been reported since. For high-dose products like this one, check with your doctor first—normal dietary amounts and prenatal vitamin doses are considered fine.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. That doesn't mean none exist, so run your exact medications through the search tool on this page or check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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, this supplement is a solid choice. For hair, skin, or nail concerns, the evidence is limited or doesn't support it.
The 5,000 mcg dose is high, so talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist to confirm it fits your needs and won't interfere with anything you're taking.
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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 24, 2022.
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 | Douglas Cooper Co. |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Vcap(s)(R) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 275220 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by Douglas Cooper Co., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5 mg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with meals.
Formula
Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for normal growth and body function. Biotin is a key regulatory element in glu-coneogenesis, fatty acid synthesis, and in the metabolism of some amino acids. Alongside its role in energy production, Biotin enhances the synthesis of certain proteins. In addi-tion, Biotin promotes normal immunity and plays a critical role in skin health.
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.
Precautions
To report a serious adverse event, or for product information, contact 1-800-234-8686
Brand IP Statement(s)
Cooper Douglas "The materials make the difference" Since 1950
Vcaps is a registered trademark of Capsugel.
Formulation
Energy Production Promotes normal immunity
Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Vegetarian/Vegan product
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by Douglas Cooper Co. 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 Douglas Cooper Co.
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vcap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Douglas Cooper Co. 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.
Douglas Cooper Co.
See all Douglas Cooper Co. products- Name
- Douglas Cooper Co.
- Street Address
- 377 Ridge Point Dr
- City
- Carmel
- State
- IN
- ZipCode
- 46032
- Phone Number
- 1-800-234-8686
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Douglas Cooper Co.: 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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