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Dietary supplement

Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Woodstock Vitamins

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

Biotin 5,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Woodstock Vitamins 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 Woodstock Vitamins

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 that your body uses to break down carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The capsule itself is made of plant-based material (vegan capsule), and the product includes inactive ingredients — cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — that help hold the capsule together and keep the powder flowing smoothly.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

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

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, a rare condition your doctor would diagnose with a blood test. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence doesn't support it.

The research on those conditions is either insufficient to rate or suggests biotin probably doesn't help.

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 excretes excess amounts in urine. That said, the safety notes advise checking with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements like this one — normal dietary amounts and those in prenatal vitamins are fine.

High-dose biotin has rarely been associated with mild diarrhea in some cases, and there's one very unusual case report of a reaction that may or may not have been related to biotin itself.

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. Run your medications through the search tool on this page to double-check, or ask your pharmacist.

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 your doctor has diagnosed you with biotin deficiency, this supplement is likely to help. For hair loss, skin conditions, or multiple sclerosis, the evidence doesn't support it.

Before you start — especially because this is a high-dose product — talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your situation.

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 11, 2022.

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 Woodstock Vitamins
Barcode (UPC) 719985209437
Net contents 120 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 262963
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) 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 Woodstock Vitamins, 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 Vegan Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegan Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
719985209437
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg16667%

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Vegan Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

High potency biotin for optimal beauty support 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 also 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.

Formulation

Contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; no wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, crustacean shellfish or fish. SGS verified the process for manufacturing this product with no GMO

We guarantee our supplements for potency and purity

Non GMO ingredients

Promotes healthy skin, hair, and nails

GF Gluten free

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take one capsule daily with food.

See for yourself

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegan Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 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, Vegan Capsule, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins 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.

Woodstock Vitamins

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Name
Village Vitality LLC
City
Woodstock
State
NY
ZipCode
12498
Web Address
woodstockvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins: Common Questions

Does Biotin 5,000 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins 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.
Does biotin actually help with hair loss?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough to say it works. Biotin is often sold for hair and nail health, but for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), we don't have reliable data supporting it.
Is this safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin is likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, because this is a high-dose supplement, your doctor or midwife should give you the green light before you start.
What are the side effects?
Biotin is generally very well tolerated. Mild diarrhea has been reported rarely at high doses. There's one unusual case report of a possible reaction, but it's unclear whether biotin was actually the cause.
Can I take more than one capsule a day?
The product facts don't specify dosing recommendations — check the label on your bottle or ask your pharmacist or doctor what amount is right for you.
Is this ingredient natural?
Biotin is a B vitamin found naturally in foods like eggs, nuts, and salmon. Supplements like this one are either extracted from food sources or made synthetically in a lab — the product facts don't specify which.

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Biotin 5,000 mcg label
Go deeper

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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