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Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Trader Joe's

Biotin 5,000 mcg label
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Capsule Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Biotin 5,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Trader Joe's 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Biotin 5,000 mcg by Trader Joe's

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.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin at 5,000 micrograms per capsule. Biotin supports the health of hair, skin, and nails by playing a role in the breakdown of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.

The inactive ingredients — rice flour, cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — are excipients that form the capsule and help it break down in your body.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Biotin's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Biotin for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Biotin deficiency — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, a rare condition. For other uses — multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a type of inflammatory skin condition) — the evidence suggests it's probably not effective.

For hair loss (alopecia areata), there isn't enough reliable evidence to say either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess amounts through the urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; a couple of people taking very large amounts (300 mg daily) experienced temporary loose stools.

One case report described a more serious reaction, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause, and no similar cases have been reported since. Because this is a high-dose supplement, talk with your doctor before starting — especially if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Amounts from food and standard prenatal vitamins are considered safe, but high-dose products warrant a conversation with your healthcare provider.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients in this product. That said, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any high-dose supplement, and use the medication checker below to be thorough.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you have biotin deficiency, this supplement is likely to help. For other reasons, the evidence doesn't support its use.

Since this is a high-dose product, it's worth confirming with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, particularly if you're pregnant or nursing. Check your medications with the tool on this page, and go over any questions with your own healthcare provider.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2015.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Biotin 5,000 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Trader Joe's
Barcode (UPC) 00981224
Net contents 120 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2015
DSLD ID 45322
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by Trader Joe's, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegan Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegan Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
00981224
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5 mg1670%

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

CAPSULE SIZE

Formulation

V Vegan

CONTAINS NO SUGAR, YEAST, WHEAT, GLUTEN, CORN, SOY, MILK, EGG, SHELLFISH OR PRESERVATIVES

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Seals/Symbols

{Vegan} V

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily, preferably with meals.

Precautions

People with medical concerns should check with their physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Storage

Store in a dry place at room temp. (59(0)-86(0)F) Do not refrigerate.

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Biotin 5,000 mcg by Trader Joe's label

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Biotin 5,000 mcg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg by Trader Joe's

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegan Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
5 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Trader Joe's 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 5,000 mcg, from the product label.

Trader Joe's

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Name
Trader Joe's
Street Address
800 S. Shamrock
City
Monrovia
State
CA
ZipCode
91016
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Trader Joe's: Common Questions

Does Biotin 5,000 mcg by Trader Joe's interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 5,000 mcg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will biotin help my hair grow?
Biotin is likely effective only if you actually have a biotin deficiency — a rare condition. For general hair loss or thinning, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say biotin will help. If hair loss is a concern, talk it over with your doctor to find out what's causing it.
Is this dose safe?
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at high doses, because your body flushes out excess through the urine. Still, because this is a high-dose product (5,000 mcg), the safety notes recommend checking with your doctor before starting — especially if you're pregnant, planning to be, or breastfeeding.
What are the side effects?
High-dose biotin is rarely linked to mild, temporary diarrhea. One unusual case reported a more serious reaction, but it's unclear whether biotin was responsible, and no similar cases have shown up since. Most people taking it experience no side effects.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Normal dietary and supplement amounts of biotin are considered likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. However, because this is a high-dose product, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it's right for your situation.
What is biotin used for?
Biotin is a B vitamin that helps your body break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. It supports the health of hair, skin, and nails. The main established use is treating biotin deficiency, which is uncommon.

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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.

Herb & supplement monograph

Biotin

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 plenty from a normal diet, and true defi...

Read the full Biotin monograph →
Sources

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.

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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
  4. 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

See these in context on the Biotin monograph →

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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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