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 Village Vitality 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 Village Vitality
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 500 micrograms.
The remaining ingredients—cellulose, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate—are inactive components that form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, a genuine lack of this vitamin in your body. For other uses—multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a type of scalp inflammation), and hair loss (alopecia areata)—the evidence doesn't support it.
The data on MS and seborrheic dermatitis rates biotin as possibly ineffective, and for alopecia areata, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it helps.
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. At the 500 mcg dose in this product, you're unlikely to run into trouble.
High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea in a small number of people, and one isolated case report described an unusual inflammatory condition in an older adult taking a much higher dose (10 mg daily) alongside other supplements and medications. There's no clear proof biotin caused that reaction.
During pregnancy and while breastfeeding, normal dietary and supplement amounts are considered likely safe, but if you're pregnant, nursing, or thinking about taking a high-dose biotin product, talk with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. You should still confirm your complete medication list with your doctor or pharmacist before starting 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.
If you have a biotin deficiency, this supplement is likely to help. If you're taking it for hair loss, MS, or scalp inflammation, the evidence doesn't support its use.
The 500 mcg dose is well tolerated and has no documented drug interactions. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering high-dose biotin supplements.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 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 | Village Vitality |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 719985207259 |
| Net contents | 30 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 215279 |
| 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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 500 mcg by Village Vitality, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 500 mcg | 167% |
Other ingredients: Capsule, Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
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Formula
Biotin, part of the vitamin B family, is known for its ability to promote healthy skin, hair, and nails, as well as its role in energy production.
Formulation
Like the other B vitamins, biotin is a water-soluble nutrient, requiring daily replenishment. We guarantee our supplements for potency and purity
Promotes healthy skin, hair and nails
Contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; no wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, crustacean shellfish or fish.
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
Seals/Symbols
Double verified gluten free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take one capsule daily with food.
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Biotin 500 mcg by Village Vitality 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 Village Vitality
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 container30 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: Capsule, Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 500 mcg by Village Vitality 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.
Village Vitality
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- Village Vitality, LLC
- City
- Saugerties
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 12477
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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 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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