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 Lake Avenue Nutrition 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 Lake Avenue Nutrition
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 uses for hair, skin, and nail health, as well as energy metabolism. The remaining ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, modified cellulose, rice extract, rice hulls, gum arabic, and sunflower oil — are inactive ingredients that help form and preserve the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare in people eating a typical diet. For other uses listed on supplement labels — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), and hair loss — the evidence doesn't support benefit or shows insufficient data.
If you're considering biotin for one of those conditions, talk with your doctor about what the science actually shows and whether it's the right choice for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body excretes what it doesn't use. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; one documented case involved a patient taking 300 mg daily.
There's one isolated case report of a serious inflammatory reaction in someone taking biotin 10 mg plus other supplements, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. At this dose of 5,000 mcg (5 mg), the risk appears very low.
Pregnancy and lactation: biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is considered likely safe, but check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check 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.
This product is useful if you have a biotin deficiency, though that's uncommon in people eating normally. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nails in hopes of visible improvement, the evidence doesn't back that up — talk with your doctor about realistic expectations.
There are no documented medication interactions, so it won't interfere with drugs you're taking. Discuss high-dose biotin with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or have any health concerns.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2023.
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 | Lake Avenue Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 898220016754 |
| Net contents | 120 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299324 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Modified Cellulose, Rice extract, Rice hulls, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule daily with or without food. Do not exceed suggested use without consulting a healthcare practitioner.
Formulation
Formulated Without: GMOs, Gluten or Soy.
Supports healthy hair, skin and nails Note: Biotin supplementation may help support healthy hair, skin & nails in individuals who are biotin deficient.
Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame or gluten
Precautions
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Biotin may vary based on your age, gender, or individual health and wellness needs. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or broken.
It is recommended to consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine your specific needs before using a high dose of Biotin especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have diagnosed medical conditions, or taking prescription medications.
Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame, or gluten. Produced in a third-party cGMP facility that may process other products that contain these allergens or ingredients
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has 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)
Lake Avenue Nutrition is a registered trademark of Madre Labs, LLC
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition
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 container120 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Modified Cellulose, Rice extract, Rice hulls, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition 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.
Lake Avenue Nutrition
See all Lake Avenue Nutrition products- Name
- Madre Labs, LLC
- Street Address
- 301 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 500
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91101
- Web Address
- lakeavenuenutrition.com
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition: 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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