Biotin 500 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Country Life
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 500 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 500 mcg is a dietary supplement by Country Life 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 500 mcg by Country Life
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 break down food and keep hair, skin, and nails healthy. The tablet also holds several inactive ingredients—cellulose, stearic acid, silica, magnesium stearate, and an organic coating—that help hold it together and make it easy to swallow.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which can happen if you don't get enough from food or have absorption problems. For other uses—multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), or alopecia areata (patchy hair loss)—the evidence isn't strong enough to say whether it works.
If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nails, that's a common choice, but the science behind it for healthy people is still thin.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated because your body gets rid of what it doesn't use through urine. At this dose (500 mcg), it's low enough that you're unlikely to run into trouble.
High-dose biotin supplements are rare culprits for mild diarrhea, and there's one isolated case report linking very high doses to a chest inflammation—but that involved 10 mg daily (20 times this dose) and other medications, so it's not a concern at normal levels. Talk with your doctor before taking any high-dose biotin supplement.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, always mention any supplements—including this one—when you talk with your doctor or pharmacist about 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.
If you have a biotin deficiency or want to try it for general wellness, this 500 mcg tablet is a reasonable choice. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but check with your doctor before adding a separate biotin supplement.
Let your doctor or pharmacist know you're taking it, especially if you're on other medications or dealing with a health condition.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2020.
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 500 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Country Life |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 015794065012 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 22, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 217082 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Halal, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 500 mcg by Country Life, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 500 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, organic Coating
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formula
Biotin is a water soluble B vitamin that supports the formation of keratin, a building block for skin, hair and nails.
Yes Kosher-Parve
Yes certified Halal by IFANCA
Formulation
Biotin also supports energy metabolism.
Yes non-GMO project verified Yes certified gluten-free by GFCO.org
Yes certified vegan by the AVA
No yeast, corn or wheat No soy, milk or sugar No preservatives No artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners
Certified Gluten-Free
Supports healthy hair, skin and nails
General Statements
Also available in 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000 mcg potencies.
Yes recyclable packaging Yes manufacturing supports wind power
This product has been manufactured at a GMP Registered facility.
Established 1971
Our pledge of integrity Authenticity Cleanliness Freshness Consistency Accuracy
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.
Seals/Symbols
IFANCA Certified crescent M Halal K Parve (Kosher) Certified B Corporation GF Certified Gluten-free
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults take one (1) tablet daily with food. Do not exceed recommended dose. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care and lab providers.
Precautions
Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, have a medical condition or planning surgery, consult a doctor before using this product.
Stop using and consult a doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not accept if seal is broken.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a dry place between 59 degrees-86 degrees F.
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Biotin 500 mcg by Country Life 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 500 mcg by Country Life
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 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, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate, Organic Coating. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 500 mcg by Country Life Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 500 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 500 mcg, from the product label.
Country Life
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- Country Life, LLC
- Street Address
- 180 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
- City
- Hauppauge
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11788
- Web Address
- CountryLifeVitamins.com
Biotin 500 mcg by Country Life: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 500 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 500 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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