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 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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
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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 500 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Silica, 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. 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.
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Biotin 500 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins 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 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 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, Gelatin, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 500 mcg, from the product label.
Woodstock Vitamins
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- Village Vitality LLC
- City
- Woodstock
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 12498
- Web Address
- woodstockvitamins.com
Biotin 500 mcg by Woodstock Vitamins: 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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