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Dietary supplement

Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Healthy Origins

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

Biotin 5,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Healthy Origins 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 Healthy Origins

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.

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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 needs to convert food into energy and keep your skin and hair healthy. The capsule itself is made from rice flour and a vegetable capsule shell — both inactive ingredients that help deliver the biotin.

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 nail health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Alopecia areata, Brittle nails, Biotin deficiency, Seborrheic dermatitis, hair loss, nail brittleness — and 1 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Seborrheic dermatitis.
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alopecia areata, Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency — a real shortage of the vitamin. For other uses like hair loss (alopecia areata), the evidence we hold is insufficient to say whether it works.

For multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky, inflamed scalp condition), the data currently suggests it's probably not effective.

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 the urine. The most common side effect at high doses is mild diarrhea, which has been rare in reports.

One isolated case mentioned an unusual inflammatory reaction in someone taking very high doses of biotin plus other supplements, but no similar cases have been reported since. Before taking a high-dose biotin supplement like this one, check with your doctor — normal amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but discuss the supplement with your healthcare provider first.

Biotin is likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this specific dose is right for you.

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 biotin. Still, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page, or ask your pharmacist or doctor to confirm there are no concerns before you start.

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 may help. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or a neurological condition, the evidence doesn't support that use strongly.

Before you start, especially at this dose, run it by your doctor or pharmacist — they'll know your health picture best.

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 Jun 16, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Biotin 5,000 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Healthy Origins
Barcode (UPC) 603573251031
Net contents 60 Vcap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 268847
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by Healthy Origins, 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 Vcap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vcap(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
603573251031
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg1667%

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable Capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement; take one (1) Vcap daily, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a physician.

Formula

Biotin (Vitamin B7) is a water soluble, essential B vitamin which is naturally found in bread, liver, pork, salmon, avocado, cheddar cheese and egg yolks. It may also be found in certain bacterial colonies in the large and small intestines.

Formulation

Biotin is widely known for its importance in cellular development and its assistance in fatty acid, carbohydrate, glucose and amino acid metabolism. Biotin is also a very important nutrient in hair, skin and nail health.

Non-GMO Soy-free

High potency Supports healthy hair, skin and nails Supports energy production

Suitable for vegetarians & vegans

Does not contain sugar, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, egg or milk. No artificial flavors or preservatives.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Vcaps is a registered trademark of Capsugel.

See for yourself

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Healthy Origins label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg by Healthy Origins

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 known
interactions
5000 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 Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Healthy Origins 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.

Healthy Origins

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Name
Healthy Origins
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15241
Phone Number
1-888-228-6650
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Healthy Origins: Common Questions

Does Biotin 5,000 mcg by Healthy Origins 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.
Is biotin safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Biotin is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this 5,000 mcg dose is right for you — they know your individual situation.
Will biotin help my hair grow or stop hair loss?
For hair loss (alopecia areata), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether biotin works. If that's why you're considering it, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it's worth trying in your case.
What does biotin actually do in my body?
Biotin is a B vitamin that helps your body convert food into energy and supports healthy skin and hair. It's essential if you have a biotin deficiency.
Are there side effects at this dose?
High-dose biotin is rarely associated with mild diarrhea. Very high doses have caused rare isolated reactions, but they're uncommon. Talk with your doctor before starting, especially at this strength.
Will this interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. Use the medication checker on this page with your exact drugs, or ask your pharmacist or doctor to confirm before you start.

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Biotin 5,000 mcg label
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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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