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Dietary supplement

Biotin 500 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Woodstock Vitamins

Capsule Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Biotin 500 mcg is a dietary supplement by Woodstock Vitamins 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 Woodstock Vitamins

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin at 500 micrograms per capsule. Biotin supports hair, skin, and nail health and plays a role in energy metabolism.

The capsule also includes inactive ingredients — cellulose, gelatin, silica, and magnesium stearate — which are common fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: promote healthy skin, hair, and nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, Seborrheic dermatitis, hair loss, nail health.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Seborrheic dermatitis.
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency. For other uses — including multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky skin condition), and alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) — the evidence is either insufficient or suggests it may not work.

If you're taking this for a specific condition beyond a straightforward deficiency, talk it over with your doctor to see if there's stronger evidence for another approach.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess in the urine. At this dose (500 mcg), you're unlikely to run into problems.

High-dose biotin supplements have rarely been linked to mild diarrhea, and one isolated case report described an unusual inflammation condition in an older person taking very high doses — but that case was complex and hasn't been repeated. Normal dietary amounts and typical supplement doses are considered safe; if you're thinking about much higher doses, check with your doctor first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check in this product.

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 is a straightforward biotin supplement — good for correcting a true biotin deficiency and generally well tolerated. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nail support without a confirmed deficiency, the evidence is limited.

Check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other supplements.

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 Apr 11, 2022.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Biotin 500 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Woodstock Vitamins
Barcode (UPC) 719985207310
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 262965
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 500 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
719985207310
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin500 mcg1667%

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
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. Like the other B vitamins, biotin is a water-soluble nutrient, requiring daily replenishment.

Formulation

Contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives; no wheat, gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, crustacean shellfish or fish.

We guarantee our supplements for potency and purity

Promotes healthy skin, hair, and nails

GF Gluten free

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take one capsule daily with food.

See for yourself

Biotin 500 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 500 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins

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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
500 mcg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 500 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 500 mcg, from the product label.

Woodstock Vitamins

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Name
Village Vitality LLC
City
Woodstock
State
NY
ZipCode
12498
Web Address
woodstockvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 500 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins: Common Questions

Does Biotin 500 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 500 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 500 mcg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will biotin help my hair, skin, or nails grow?
Biotin is well known for these uses, but the scientific evidence is limited. It's likely effective if you actually have a biotin deficiency, but for other cases, we don't have strong proof it works. Talk to your doctor about whether it's the right choice for your situation.
Is 500 mcg a high dose?
No — 500 mcg is a modest dose. Biotin is generally well tolerated even at much higher amounts because your body removes excess in the urine. Rare mild side effects like diarrhea have been reported only at very high doses.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. The amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine; if you're considering a much higher-dose supplement, check with your doctor first.
What's the difference between biotin deficiency and just wanting healthier hair?
Biotin deficiency is a real (though rare) condition that biotin supplements clearly fix. If you don't have a deficiency, the evidence that biotin helps is weak. Your doctor can check your biotin level if that's a concern.

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Biotin 500 mcg label
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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

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.

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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
  4. 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

See these in context on the Biotin monograph →

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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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