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 Village Vitality 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 Village Vitality
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 at 5,000 micrograms per capsule. Biotin plays a role in hair, skin, and nail health, and is sometimes used to support energy and metabolism.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which are standard binders and flow agents.
Does it work?
Not established
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, the condition it's most proven to treat. For hair loss (alopecia areata), seborrheic dermatitis (a skin condition), and multiple sclerosis, the evidence isn't strong enough to rate it reliably — in fact, for MS and seborrheic dermatitis, current data suggests it's possibly ineffective.
If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nail support without a documented deficiency, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence backs that use for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — a small number of people taking very large amounts (300 mg daily, far above this 5,000 mcg product) reported it.
One case report described a woman who developed a rare inflammation after taking biotin plus another B vitamin, but it's unclear whether biotin was responsible. During pregnancy and lactation, biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is considered likely safe.
Because this is a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor before taking it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data. You're in the clear from a drug-interaction standpoint, but your pharmacist can always do a final check on your exact medications if you want extra peace of mind.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This biotin supplement is straightforward — no drug interactions are documented, and it's well tolerated at standard doses. It's most useful if you have a biotin deficiency; for other uses like hair or skin support, the evidence is weaker.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking high-dose biotin for a specific reason, talk it over 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 Apr 23, 2020.
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 | Village Vitality |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 217390 |
| 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 Village Vitality, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Formulation
Contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; no wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, crustacean shellfish or fish.
Suitable for vegans.
Recent research has shown that biotin, when used in high doses such as the amount found in Biotin 5,000 mcg, can help promote glucose uptake in muscle tissue. It can also help to potentiate the glucose supporting properties of the mineral chromium picolinate. We guarantee our supplements for potency and purity
Promotes healthy skin, hair, and nails
Formula
Biotin, a B vitamin long used to aid in metabolism and support healthy hair, skin and nails, has recently been discovered to be beneficial for blood glucose already within normal range.
Precautions
To report a serious adverse event, call 1-888-710-0006
Keep out of reach of children.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Double verified gluten free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take one capsule daily with food.
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by Village Vitality label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg by Village Vitality
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: Cellulose, Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Village Vitality 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.
Village Vitality
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- Village Vitality, LLC
- City
- Saugerties
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 12477
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Village Vitality: 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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