Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Vitabase
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 Vitabase 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 Vitabase
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 has one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin that supports your body's ability to break down fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids. Biotin 5,000 mcg is a high-dose supplement — much more than you'd get from food.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, glycerin, and water.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — a real vitamin shortage that your doctor can identify with a blood test. For other conditions, the evidence is weaker.
It's possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition). For hair loss (alopecia areata), the evidence isn't strong enough to rate it either way.
If you're considering biotin for something other than a proven deficiency, talk with your doctor about what the science actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body excretes the excess in your urine. A small number of people taking very high doses have reported mild diarrhea.
One case report from France described a rare inflammatory reaction in a patient taking biotin 10 mg daily alongside other supplements and medications, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Before you start a high-dose biotin supplement, check with your doctor — amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but prescription-strength dosing deserves a conversation first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the medications we checked. That said, use the medication search tool on this page to double-check your exact prescriptions and supplements before you begin, and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it's okay to add.
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.
Biotin 5,000 mcg makes sense if you have a confirmed biotin deficiency. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nails without a deficiency diagnosis, the evidence doesn't support it strongly.
High-dose biotin is safe for most people, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially if you take other medications or supplements — to make sure it's right for you.
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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 23, 2012.
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.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by Vitabase, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, May contain one or more of the following:
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) capsule daily or as directed by a health care professional.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
General Statements
QUALITY AND POTENCY GUARANTEED.
Vitabase uses only high quality ingredients.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.
Seals/Symbols
Vb
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
Formulation
Contains No Added sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by Vitabase 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 Vitabase
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: Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, May contain one or more of the following:. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by Vitabase 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 Vitabase: Common Questions
Does Biotin 5,000 mcg by Vitabase interact with any medications?
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Where does this information come from?
Is biotin safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
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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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