Biotin 5000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 5000 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 5000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Amazon Elements 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 by Amazon Elements
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 your body needs to convert food into energy and keep your skin, hair, and nails healthy. The inactive ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, and silicon dioxide — standard capsule fillers and binders that help hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen with certain medications or health conditions. For hair loss (alopecia areata), seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly, itchy scalp condition), and multiple sclerosis, the evidence is too thin or points against it being useful — we don't have enough reliable data to say it works, or studies suggest it probably doesn't.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body flushes out what it doesn't need through your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea.
One unusual case report linked high-dose biotin combined with another B vitamin to fluid buildup around the heart in an older adult, but no similar cases have been reported since, and it's unclear whether biotin was the culprit. The facts advise checking with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements like this one — dietary amounts and standard prenatal vitamins are fine.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. That doesn't mean none exist, so use the medication checker on this page if you take any prescriptions.
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 makes sense if you've been diagnosed with biotin deficiency or want to cover a nutritional gap. If you're hoping it'll help with hair loss, scalp problems, or MS, the evidence doesn't support that.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if you take other supplements or have any health concerns.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2025.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Amazon Elements |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 842379103087 |
| Net contents | 130 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 337372 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5000 mcg by Amazon Elements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide
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Formula
Biotin 5000 mcg per serving
Star-K (Kosher)
Formulation
Vegan
Tested for potency, purity, and integrity.
Product of: China. Blended and packaged in U.S.A.
No binders/ no artificial colors or flavors/ no chemical preservatives/ gluten free/ vegan
No binders/ no artificial colors or flavors/ no chemical preservatives/ gluten free/ vegan
Additional ingredients used as flow agents to aid in manufacturing.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision.
Inform your physician of this product's biotin content before any lab test. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children. For adult use only.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 1 capsule daily.
General Statements
To learn about product transparency and testing, visit amazon.com/ae or call 1-877-485-0385.
Seals/Symbols
Star-K (Kosher)
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Biotin 5000 mcg by Amazon Elements 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 mcg by Amazon Elements
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 container130 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5000 mcg by Amazon Elements Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5000 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 5000 mcg, from the product label.
Amazon Elements
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- Amazon.com Services, Inc.
- Street Address
- 410 Terry Avenue N.
- City
- Seattle
- State
- WA
- ZipCode
- 98109
- Phone Number
- 1-877-485-0385
- Web Address
- Amazon.com
Biotin 5000 mcg by Amazon Elements: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 5000 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 5000 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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