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Dietary supplement

Biotin 5000 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Allergy Research Group

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

Biotin 5000 is a dietary supplement by Allergy Research Group 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 5000 by Allergy Research Group

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 (5000 micrograms per capsule), a B vitamin your body uses to support hair, skin, and nail health. The capsule itself is made from inactive ingredients — hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, medium-chain triglycerides, and silicon dioxide — which are standard binders and fillers with no known medicinal role.

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: essential coenzyme for metabolism and carboxylation.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, a rare condition where your body doesn't get enough of this vitamin. For other uses — alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky scalp condition), and multiple sclerosis — the evidence we hold rates it either possibly ineffective or insufficient to make a clear call.

Talk with your doctor about whether this supplement is the right fit for what you're hoping to address.

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 excretes excess amounts through your urine. The most common side effect at high doses is mild diarrhea, which was rare in available reports.

One isolated case described a reaction involving fluid around the heart and lungs after taking biotin 10 mg daily alongside other supplements for 2 months, but it's unclear whether biotin was the culprit. High-dose biotin supplements warrant a conversation with your doctor first, though normal dietary amounts and prenatal vitamin doses are considered safe.

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 biotin with any medications in our data. That said, run your exact prescriptions and supplements through the checker on this page to make sure nothing unique to your situation changes that picture.

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.

Biotin 5000 is a straightforward B-vitamin supplement with no documented drug interactions and a strong safety profile at standard doses. It's likely effective only for biotin deficiency; for hair loss, scalp conditions, or MS, the evidence doesn't support it.

If you're taking high-dose biotin or have questions about whether it fits your health goals, check in with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 Oct 23, 2019.

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 5000, straight from the product label.

Brand Allergy Research Group
Barcode (UPC) 713947703506
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2019
DSLD ID 207103
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 5000 by Allergy Research Group, 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
713947703506
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg16667%

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Formula

Biotin is an essential coenzyme for a variety of carboxylation reactions, and is involved in the metabolism of fats, sugars and amino acids.

High dose Biotin

Formulation

Gluten free!

Hypoallergenic

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use As a dietary supplement, 1 capsule one or two times daily with meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Precautions

Caution: Discontinue use for 15 days before any lab test that uses (strept) avidin-biotin technology. Candidates include thyroid, cardiac, fertility, hormonal, bone metabolism, and other tests. Raised blood levels of biotin may interfere with results.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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.

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Biotin 5000 by Allergy Research Group label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 5000 by Allergy Research Group

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
5000 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: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 5000 by Allergy Research Group Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5000. 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 5000, from the product label.

Allergy Research Group

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Name
Allergy Research Group
City
South Salt Lake
State
UT
ZipCode
84115
Phone Number
800-545-9960
Web Address
www.allergyresearch.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 5000 by Allergy Research Group: Common Questions

Does Biotin 5000 by Allergy Research Group interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5000. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 5000 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 interfere with my blood pressure or blood sugar medications?
No interactions are documented in our data between biotin and those drug types. That doesn't mean none exist in the real world, so if you're on any prescription, it's worth double-checking with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
Can I take this during pregnancy?
Yes — biotin is rated as likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. Normal dietary and supplement amounts are considered appropriate, but if you're thinking about a high-dose product like this one, clear it with your doctor first to be sure it's right for you.
What does biotin actually do?
Biotin is a B vitamin that supports the health of your hair, skin, and nails. It's likely effective for treating biotin deficiency (a rare condition), but the evidence doesn't clearly support it for hair loss, scalp inflammation, or multiple sclerosis.
Is there any risk from taking 5000 micrograms daily?
Biotin is generally well tolerated at high doses because excess is cleared through your urine. Mild diarrhea has rarely been reported, and one very unusual case involved a reaction after taking 10 mg daily with other supplements. Before starting a high-dose product, talk it over with your doctor.
Does this product have any fillers I should know about?
Yes, the capsule contains inactive ingredients: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, medium-chain triglycerides, and silicon dioxide. These are standard binders and fillers with no medicinal role.

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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 5000’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 5000'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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