Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by LuckyVitamin
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 LuckyVitamin 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 LuckyVitamin
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 is a straightforward single-ingredient product: biotin, a B vitamin, at 5,000 micrograms per capsule. The other ingredients—rice flour, hypromellose, stearic acid, and silicon dioxide—are inactive fillers and binders that help form and preserve the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen in people on certain medications or with specific metabolic conditions. For other uses listed here—multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a type of skin inflammation), and alopecia areata (patchy hair loss)—the evidence is weaker.
It's possibly ineffective for MS and seborrheic dermatitis, and there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it for alopecia areata. If you're considering biotin for one of those conditions, talk it over with your doctor to see if it's worth trying.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess amounts through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; a couple of people taking 300 mg daily reported this.
There's one unusual case report of a woman who developed a rare type of chest inflammation after taking high-dose biotin along with other supplements, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Because this product is high-dose, check with your doctor before starting it—amounts from food and regular prenatal vitamins are fine, but high-dose supplements warrant a conversation.
Biotin is considered likely safe during pregnancy and lactation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the biotin in this product. That doesn't mean interactions can't happen, so if you take any prescription medications, confirm with your pharmacist that adding biotin won't affect them.
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 biotin supplement is straightforward and generally well tolerated, making it an option if you have a documented biotin deficiency or want to try it for hair, skin, or nail support (though the evidence for those uses is mixed). If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, run it by your own doctor or pharmacist first—especially since this is a high-dose form.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 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 | LuckyVitamin |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810026421495 |
| Net contents | 120 Veg Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 283125 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by LuckyVitamin, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5 mg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Hypromellose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Formula
Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin necessary for normal growth and body function. Biotin functions as a key regulatory element in gluconeogenesis, 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 addition, Biotin promotes healthy immune system function and plays a critical role in skin health.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the food and Drug Administration. This product s not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Formulation
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Supports healthy skin Promotes normal immune function
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nuts ingredients.
Non-GMO
Vegan
Seals/Symbols
Guaranteed Quality & Potency
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by LuckyVitamin 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 LuckyVitamin
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veg 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: Rice Flour, Hypromellose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by LuckyVitamin 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.
LuckyVitamin
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- Lucky Health Group Inc.
- City
- Conshohocken
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 19428
- Phone Number
- 1-888-635-0474
- Web Address
- www.LuckyVitamin.com
Biotin 5,000 mcg by LuckyVitamin: 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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