Biotin 5 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 5 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 is a dietary supplement by Seeking Health 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 by Seeking Health
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. Each capsule delivers 5 mg of biotin in a vegetarian capsule made with cellulose, L-leucine, and silicon dioxide as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — a genuine vitamin shortfall that your doctor can test for. For multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a type of scaly skin inflammation), the evidence suggests it's probably not effective.
For hair loss (alopecia areata), we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea.
One isolated case report described an older woman who developed chest and heart lining inflammation after taking biotin 10 mg daily along with other supplements and medications for two months — but whether biotin was the cause remains unclear, and no similar cases have been reported since. Normal dietary and supplement amounts are considered likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.
If you're considering a high-dose biotin supplement while pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. You're welcome to confirm with your pharmacist, but this product is unlikely to interfere with your 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.
Biotin 5 is a straightforward B vitamin supplement most useful if you have a documented biotin deficiency. It's generally well tolerated at this dose.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking high-dose biotin for another reason, confirm the dose is right for you with your doctor or pharmacist.
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 Dec 22, 2019.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Seeking Health |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 828054134331 |
| Net contents | 90 Vegetarian Capsules |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 22, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 211357 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5 by Seeking Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5 mg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Vegetarian Capsule, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
1 capsule daily with food or as directed by your health care professional.
Formula
Biotin is an essential water-soluble B-vitamin.
Precautions
Do not use if shrinkwrap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place below 85 degrees F away from direct light. Do not freeze.
General Statements
This product was made in a GMP and ISO 9001:2008 registered facility. Physician Formulated
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Does not contain: Milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat/gluten, corn, and soybeans. Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Biotin 5 by Seeking Health 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 by Seeking Health
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 container90 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, Vegetarian Capsule, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5 by Seeking Health Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5. 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, from the product label.
Seeking Health
See all Seeking Health products- Name
- Seeking Health
- Street Address
- 3140 Mercer Ave
- City
- Bellingham
- State
- WA
- ZipCode
- 98225
- Phone Number
- (800) 547-9812
- Web Address
- www.seekinghealth.com
Biotin 5 by Seeking Health: Common Questions
Does Biotin 5 by Seeking Health interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Does biotin really help with hair loss?
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What's the difference between a biotin deficiency and just wanting better hair or nails?
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Biotin 5 is safe with your meds?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 5’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'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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