Biotin 5,000 mcg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Natrol
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 5,000 mcg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor 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 Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor is a dietary supplement by Natrol 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 Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor by Natrol
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 plays a role in processing carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids in your body. Biotin is supplied at a 5,000 microgram dose in a fast-dissolve tablet form with strawberry flavoring.
The remaining ingredients are inactive — they're fillers, binders, and flavorings like xylitol, cellulose gum, and maltodextrin that help shape and deliver the tablet.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen with certain medical conditions or long-term anticonvulsant use. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (flaky, inflamed skin on the scalp and face), and alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) — the evidence isn't strong enough to say whether it works.
Hair and nail health are common reasons people take biotin supplements, but we don't have reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for those purposes.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — in one documented case, a patient taking 300 mg daily experienced it.
One case report described a rare inflammatory reaction after combining biotin with another B vitamin over 2 months, but whether biotin itself was responsible remains unclear. Pregnancy and lactation: biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is considered likely safe.
Before taking a high-dose supplement like this one during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, check with your doctor.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we checked in this product. If you take medications regularly, it's still worth reviewing your specific drugs with your own pharmacist or doctor before adding any new supplement.
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.
This supplement is for anyone who wants to support biotin intake or has a confirmed biotin deficiency. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications regularly, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — especially if you're considering high-dose biotin.
Otherwise, this product is generally well tolerated at the stated dose.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2021.
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 Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Natrol |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 047469068523 |
| Net contents | 250 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 256942 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor by Natrol, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16670% |
Other ingredients: Xylitol, Cellulose Gum, Maltodextrin, Crospovidone, modified Food Starch, Malic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Natural flavor, Stearic Acid, Beet Root Extract, Magnesium Stearate, Citric Acid
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Formulation
Natrol Biotin 5,000mcg fast dissolve: Supports healthy hair, radiant skin and strong nails for those low in Biotin Supports healthy carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism Fast dissolve form - take anytime, anywhere, no water needed
Fast dissolve Beauty Supports healthy hair, skin & nails for those low in Biotin Provides energy support Extra strength
No: milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soybeans, yeast, artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
USP has tested and verified ingredients, potency, and manufacturing process. USP sets official standards for dietary supplements. See www.uspverified.org.
Precautions
Warning: Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you have or suspect a medical condition, are taking prescription drugs, or are pregnant or lactating.
During use, advise your medical professional that you are taking Biotin before any laboratory tests.
Keep out of reach of children.
Contains: Wheat
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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
USP Verified Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Dissolve 1 tablet in mouth or chew before swallowing. No water necessary.
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Biotin 5,000 mcg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor by Natrol label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor by Natrol
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container250 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: Xylitol, Cellulose Gum, Maltodextrin, Crospovidone, Modified Food Starch, Malic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Natural flavor, Stearic Acid, Beet Root Extract, Magnesium Stearate, Citric Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5,000 mcg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor by Natrol Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor. 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 Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor, from the product label.
Natrol
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- Natrol LLC
- City
- Chatsworth
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-262-8765
- Web Address
- www.natrol.com
Biotin 5,000 mcg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor by Natrol: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 5,000 mcg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor’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 Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor'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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