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 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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.
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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
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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable Capsule
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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.
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by Healthy Origins 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 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 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, Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 5,000 mcg, from the product label.
Healthy Origins
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- Healthy Origins
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15241
- Phone Number
- 1-888-228-6650
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Healthy Origins: 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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