Biotin 5000 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NutriCology
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 5000 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 5000 is a dietary supplement by NutriCology 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 NutriCology
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 supports hair, skin, and nail health. The capsule also includes inactive ingredients (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, medium-chain triglycerides, and silicon dioxide), which are fillers and binders that hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency—the clearest reason to take it. For other uses like multiple sclerosis or seborrheic dermatitis, the evidence suggests it's possibly ineffective.
For hair loss (alopecia areata), there isn't enough reliable evidence to know whether it helps.
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. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; one trial reported transient mild diarrhea in a small number of participants taking 300 mg daily.
One isolated case report described a serious reaction (eosinophilic pleuropericarditis) in a 76-year-old taking biotin 10 mg along with pantothenic acid and other medications, but whether biotin caused it remains unclear and no similar cases have been reported since. Because this is a high-dose product, talk with your doctor before starting it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. That said, always confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that it's okay to add this supplement alongside any medications you take.
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 supplement for biotin deficiency and is well tolerated at high doses. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nails, the evidence for those uses is weak or absent.
Before you start, especially at this dose, check with your doctor or pharmacist—they can confirm it fits your health picture and doesn't conflict with anything you're already taking.
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 Sep 25, 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 5000, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NutriCology |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 713947503502 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 234799 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5000 by NutriCology, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Silicon Dioxide
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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 to 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.
General Statements
NutriCology Innovative Nutrition
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 NutriCology 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 5000 by NutriCology
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: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5000 by NutriCology 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 5000, from the product label.
NutriCology
See all NutriCology products- Name
- NutriCology
- City
- South Salt Lake
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84115
- Phone Number
- 800.545.9960
- Web Address
- www.nutricology.com
Biotin 5000 by NutriCology: Common Questions
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What's in this capsule besides biotin?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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 5000’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
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.
- 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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