Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nature's Lab
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 Nature's Lab 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 Nature's Lab
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 that your body needs to process nutrients and maintain healthy hair, skin, and nails. Each capsule delivers 5,000 micrograms (mcg)—a dose well above what you'd get from food alone.
The remaining ingredients are inactive: rice flour, gelatin, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide, which form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, so if your doctor has confirmed you're low on this vitamin, supplementing makes sense. For other uses—multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky scalp or face rash), and hair loss (alopecia areata)—the evidence isn't solid enough to say whether biotin helps.
If you're considering it for one of those reasons, talk it over with your doctor first to see whether there's a better option for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body simply excretes excess through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea in some people.
One isolated case report described a person who developed chest inflammation after taking biotin alongside pantothenic acid and another medication, but it's unclear whether biotin was actually responsible, and no similar cases have been reported since. Normal dietary amounts and typical supplement doses are safe; if you're considering a high-dose product like this one, check with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data. You're clear to use this product alongside your medications, but confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your specific routine.
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 supplement is straightforward to use if your doctor has identified a biotin deficiency. It won't interact with your medications, and the dose is considered safe for most people.
That said, high-dose biotin is best discussed with your own doctor beforehand, especially if you have any ongoing health concerns or take multiple medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 24, 2019.
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 | Nature's Lab |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 818014015039 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 24, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 205345 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | 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 Nature's Lab, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Formula
Biotin is an essential B vitamin, it's a water soluble vitamin that is not stored in the body and must be continuously replaced. Biotin: Supports the breakdown of fatty acids into energy for the body Supports the action of enzymes that affect the skin and intestinal tract May help strengthen brittle nails
Biotin 5,000 mcg per capsule
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Warnings: Pregnant or lactating women and people with known medical conditions and/or taking drugs should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner prior to taking dietary supplements.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Formulation
Non-GMO Gluten free
Free of: Sugar, salt, dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, preservatives, titanium dioxide, artificial colors and flavors.
General Statements
#1 Natural & science based formulas
Supports hair, skin & nail health
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule with meal or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Nature's Lab 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 Nature's Lab
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 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, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Nature's Lab 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.
Nature's Lab
See all Nature's Lab products- Name
- DrVita Labs
- Street Address
- 6980 W. Warm Springs Road Suite 100
- City
- Las Vegas
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89113
- Phone Number
- 1-888-793-0351
- Web Address
- www.natureslab.com
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Nature's Lab: 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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