Biotin 500 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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 The Vitamin Shoppe 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 The Vitamin Shoppe
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 support healthy skin and hair. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, silicon dioxide, and organic carnauba wax — which are fillers and binders that hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, a true lack of this vitamin in your body. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky scalp condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence is either insufficient to rate it or points toward it probably not working.
If you're taking this for one of those other reasons, talk it over with your doctor first to see if there's stronger evidence for something else.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess amounts in the urine. At the 500 mcg dose in this product, you're unlikely to run into trouble.
High-dose biotin supplements have rarely caused mild diarrhea in some people, and one isolated case report linked very high doses to a serious lung and heart lining inflammation, though it's unclear whether biotin was the culprit. Amounts from food and regular prenatal vitamins are appropriate during pregnancy and breastfeeding — the data rates it as likely safe — but if you're considering a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data. That doesn't mean they can't happen — if you take any medications regularly, check them against our search tool on this page or ask your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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 product is a straightforward way to address a true biotin deficiency or to supplement your diet with this B vitamin. It's generally well tolerated and has no known drug interactions.
If you're taking it for hair loss, a scalp condition, or any other reason beyond deficiency, talk with your doctor about whether biotin is the right choice for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 21, 2018.
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 | The Vitamin Shoppe |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766536011698 |
| Net contents | 300 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 183700 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 500 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 500 mcg | 1670% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silicon Dioxide, organic Carnauba Wax
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General Statements
Nutrient metabolism Vitamin
Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Gluten free Dairy free Soy free Nut free
Does not contain: Gluten, Sugar, Salt, Artificial Colors or Flavors.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General
Item No. VS-1169 1039241 FS 37
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Biotin 500 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe 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 The Vitamin Shoppe
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, Silicon Dioxide, Organic Carnauba Wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 500 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe 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.
The Vitamin Shoppe
See all The Vitamin Shoppe products- Name
- Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
- City
- Secaucus
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07094
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-1216
- Web Address
- www.vitaminshoppe.com
Biotin 500 mcg by The Vitamin Shoppe: 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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