Biotin 5000 mcg/B-Complex Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 5000 mcg/B-Complex 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 mcg/B-Complex is a dietary supplement by Good Neighbor Pharmacy 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 mcg/B-Complex by Good Neighbor Pharmacy
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. Biotin plays a role in how your body converts food into energy and supports the health of your hair, skin, and nails.
The capsule itself has no inactive fillers or binders listed.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a red, flaky scalp condition), and alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) — the evidence we hold shows it's possibly ineffective or insufficient to rate.
If you're considering this for anything other than deficiency, talk it over with your doctor first.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, and your body removes excess amounts through urine. At typical dietary and supplement levels, it's considered likely safe during pregnancy and lactation.
High-dose biotin supplements are a different story — check with your doctor before taking them, since safety data at very high doses is limited. Rarely, high-dose biotin has been linked to mild diarrhea; one isolated case report described a serious inflammatory reaction, but it's unclear whether biotin was responsible or whether other factors played a role.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data. That doesn't mean none could occur in an individual case, so if you're on any regular medications, run them through the checker below or ask your pharmacist before you start.
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 product is a straightforward biotin supplement useful for biotin deficiency. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications, a quick chat with your doctor or pharmacist beforehand is smart — especially since this is a fairly high-dose formulation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 2016.
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 mcg/B-Complex, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Good Neighbor Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 60524 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5000 mcg/B-Complex by Good Neighbor Pharmacy, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | -- |
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General Statements
Vitamin health
Supports metabolism of carbs, protein & fats
Item Number: 11102282
Manufacturer Part no.: 87701-0407-34
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Biotin 5000 mcg/B-Complex by Good Neighbor Pharmacy label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Biotin 5000 mcg/B-Complex by Good Neighbor Pharmacy
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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 & interactionsBiotin 5000 mcg/B-Complex by Good Neighbor Pharmacy Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5000 mcg/B-Complex. 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 mcg/B-Complex, from the product label.
Biotin 5000 mcg/B-Complex by Good Neighbor Pharmacy: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 5000 mcg/B-Complex’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 mcg/B-Complex'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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