Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by VitaScript
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 VitaScript 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 VitaScript
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 that your body needs to convert food into energy and maintain healthy skin and hair. Each capsule delivers 5,000 micrograms (mcg)—a high dose compared to the typical dietary amount.
The capsule itself is made from cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide, which are inactive fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency—a condition where your body doesn't have enough of this vitamin. Beyond that, the evidence is much weaker: it's possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), and there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss).
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body gets rid of what it doesn't need through urine. In rare cases, high-dose biotin (like 300 mg daily—much higher than this product) has been associated with mild diarrhea.
One case report linked high-dose biotin plus other supplements to a serious inflammation condition, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Because this is a high-dose supplement, talk with your doctor before starting it, especially if you're taking other medications or supplements.
Biotin is considered likely safe during pregnancy and lactation in normal dietary and supplement amounts, but check with your doctor before using high-dose products.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data. That doesn't mean none could occur, so mention this supplement to your own doctor or pharmacist if you take any prescription or over-the-counter medications.
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.
VitaScript Biotin is most useful if you have an actual biotin deficiency confirmed by your doctor. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nails, the evidence that it works is limited.
Because this is a high dose, mention it to your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other medications or supplements.
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 Mar 22, 2023.
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 | VitaScript |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 283114 |
| 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 VitaScript, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Formulation
Contain No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; no wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, crustacean shellfish or fish.
Suitable for vegans.
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. 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.
General Statements
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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
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take one capsule daily with food.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
To report a serious adverse event, call 1-888-710-0006
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Biotin 5,000 mcg by VitaScript 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 VitaScript
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, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg by VitaScript 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.
VitaScript
See all VitaScript products- Name
- VitaScript Optimal Health Center
- Phone Number
- 888-248-3266
- Web Address
- www.VitaScriptRx.com
Biotin 5,000 mcg by VitaScript: 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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