Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by up&up
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 up&up 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 up&up
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 to break down food into energy and maintain healthy skin and hair. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, talc, magnesium stearate, calcium silicate, and sodium lauryl sulfate — that help form and preserve the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which occurs when your body doesn't get enough of this vitamin from food. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly, itchy scalp condition), and alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) — the evidence is weaker.
The research doesn't support it for MS or seborrheic dermatitis, and there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to rate it for alopecia areata.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in urine. A small number of people taking very high doses (300 mg daily) reported mild diarrhea, and one isolated case report described a reaction involving inflammation around the heart and lungs in a person taking 10 mg of biotin alongside other supplements and medications — but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause.
The safety data suggests amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but talk with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, biotin is rated likely safe.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. That said, use the medication checker below with your exact drugs to confirm, and ask your pharmacist if you have any concerns.
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.
If you have a biotin deficiency or are interested in supplementing for that reason, this product may help. If you're considering it for hair loss, scalp conditions, or MS, the evidence doesn't support those uses or isn't established yet.
Check your medications with the tool on this page before starting, and discuss high-dose biotin with your doctor or pharmacist first.
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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 25, 2013.
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 | up&up |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 070030624743 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 19975 |
| 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, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by up&up, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Silicate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
ACTUAL SIZE
helps support healthy hair and skin* helps support carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism* RESTORE
Quality tested
RESTORE Biotin plays a role in hair and skin health.* In addition, biotin is essential for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.*
EXP 11/14 3BN1772
ID063421
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
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.
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.
Formulation
No yeast, wheat, gluten, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor.
GLUTEN FREE
Brand IP Statement(s)
(c) 2013 Target Brands, Inc.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults, take one capsule daily with the meal of your choice.
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you are taking any medication or have a medical condition, consult your doctor before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a dry place at room temperature (59(0)-86(0)F).
General
094 02 1742 : 5Y372 UW F2
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by up&up 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 up&up
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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, Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Talc, Magnesium Stearate, Calcium Silicate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by up&up 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.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by up&up: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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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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