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Dietary supplement

Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Village Vitality

Capsule Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

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.

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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 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
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Biotin's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy hair, skin, and nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: Alopecia areata, Brittle nails, Seborrheic dermatitis, hair loss, nail strength, skin condition.
  • The closest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Seborrheic dermatitis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alopecia areata, Brittle nails.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg1667%

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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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

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What’s inside

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 known
interactions
5000 mcg 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: Cellulose, Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

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

Village Vitality

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Name
Village Vitality, LLC
City
Saugerties
State
NY
ZipCode
12477
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Village Vitality: Common Questions

Does Biotin 5,000 mcg by Village Vitality 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?
The evidence for biotin and hair loss isn't strong — it's rated as having insufficient reliable evidence to say either way. If you have a documented biotin deficiency, supplementing may help, but for general hair support, talk with your doctor about what the science actually shows for your situation.
Is 5,000 mcg a high dose?
Yes, this is a high-dose biotin supplement. Normal dietary amounts are much smaller. The safety notes recommend checking with your doctor before taking high-dose products, so it's worth a quick conversation with them first.
Can I take this while pregnant?
Biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is considered likely safe in pregnancy. Because this is a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor before you start it — they can tell you if it's right for you.
What are the side effects?
Biotin is generally well tolerated. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea. One unusual case reported a rare inflammation, but it's unclear if biotin was the cause. Serious side effects are uncommon.
Can I take this if I'm breastfeeding?
Biotin is considered likely safe during breastfeeding at normal dietary and supplement amounts. Because this is a high-dose product, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist to confirm it's okay for you.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes — the capsule contains cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide, which are standard inactive ingredients that help form and preserve the capsule.

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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

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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