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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley
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 (also called vitamin B7), supplied at 5,000 micrograms per softgel. The inactive ingredients are soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, and titanium dioxide — typical capsule materials and oils.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — the clearest use for a supplement form. For other purposes, the evidence is less solid.
It's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis, and there's insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether it helps alopecia areata (hair loss in patchy areas).
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because excess is flushed out in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been associated with mild diarrhea — in trial data, mild diarrhea was reported by a small number of people taking very large doses (300 mg daily, which is far above this 5,000 mcg product).
One isolated case report linked high-dose biotin with a rare chest inflammation, but no other similar reports have emerged since. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is rated likely safe.
However, before taking a high-dose supplement like this one during pregnancy or while nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data.
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.
Spring Valley Biotin 5,000 mcg is a straightforward option if you're looking to address biotin deficiency or to see if extra biotin supports your hair or skin — though the evidence for those latter uses is weak. It's generally well tolerated at this dose.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking any prescription medications, check in with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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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 25, 2018.
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 | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 681131111478 |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 178534 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel 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 Spring Valley, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide
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General Statements
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Hair/skin/nail health Biotin is a B vitamin that is essential for healthy energy metabolism and also supports healthy hair, skin, and nails.
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General
Item No. 57765 B29618W 02A 108234
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.
Formula
Biotin 5,000 mcg per softgel
No gluten, yeast, wheat, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, artificial flavor, sodium (less than 5 mg per serving)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults, take one softgel one to five times daily, preferably with a meal.
Formulation
No gluten, yeast, wheat, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, artificial flavor, sodium (less than 5 mg per serving)
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
It is advisable to consult your doctor before using biotin doses above 2,500 mcg per day. If any adverse reactions occur, stop use and consult your doctor.
Keep out of reach of children.
For your protection, do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature 59(0)- 86(0)F (15(0)- 30(0)C). Keep bottle tightly closed.
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule 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: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Spring Valley 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.
Spring Valley
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- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- City
- Bentonville
- State
- AR
- ZipCode
- 72716
- Phone Number
- 1-866-251-1662
- Web Address
- Walmart.com/springvalley
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Spring Valley: 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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