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Dietary supplement

Biotin 5000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BIOVEA

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

Biotin 5000 mcg is a dietary supplement by BIOVEA 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 BIOVEA

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. Biotin is a B vitamin your body uses for energy metabolism and healthy hair, skin, and nails.

The remaining ingredients — rice flour, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — are inactive ingredients that make up the capsule and help hold it together.

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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Biotin's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Biotin for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Biotin deficiency — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which is the condition it's most straightforward used for. For multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), the evidence rates as possibly ineffective — meaning the data we hold doesn't support its use.

For hair loss (alopecia areata), there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to rate whether it works.

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 urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; one small study reported transient mild diarrhea in 2 patients taking 300 mg daily — much higher than the 5 mg in this product.

One case report described a rare inflammatory condition in a patient taking biotin alongside other supplements and medications, but it's unclear whether biotin was responsible. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, normal dietary amounts and amounts from prenatal vitamins are considered likely safe — but talk with your doctor before taking a high-dose supplement like this one.

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 in our data for biotin. That said, mention this supplement to your doctor or pharmacist before you start, particularly if you take any prescription medications regularly.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This product makes sense if you're deficient in biotin, but the evidence doesn't support it for hair loss, skin conditions, or multiple sclerosis. At 5000 mcg per capsule, it's a high dose, so check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take other medications regularly.

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 Nov 21, 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 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand BIOVEA
Barcode (UPC) 818423021058
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 21, 2019
DSLD ID 207771
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 5000 mcg by BIOVEA, 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 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
818423021058
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg16667%

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

GMP Compliant Gluten free VG Vegan

Formulation

Gluten free Non-GMO

VG Vegan

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Daily Intake: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal.

General Statements

Premium quality guaranteed since 2001. BIOVEA is committed to product quality to support you and your family's wellness goals. Because we feel so strongly about the quality, potency and purity of our products, we 100% guarantee your satisfaction with every purchase.

Guaranteed premium quality

Beauty

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a healthcare professional before using this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Biotin 5000 mcg by BIOVEA label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 5000 mcg by BIOVEA

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 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: Rice Flour, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 5000 mcg by BIOVEA 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 5000 mcg, from the product label.

BIOVEA

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Name
BIOVEA
Street Address
9160 E. Bahia Dr.
City
Scottsdale
State
AZ
ZipCode
85260
Web Address
www.biovea.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 5000 mcg by BIOVEA: Common Questions

Does Biotin 5000 mcg by BIOVEA interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5000 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 5000 mcg 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 help my hair grow back?
The evidence for hair loss (alopecia areata) is insufficient — we don't have enough reliable data yet to say whether it works. If hair loss is your reason for taking it, talk with your doctor about whether it's the right choice for you.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
Normal dietary amounts and amounts from prenatal vitamins are considered likely safe during pregnancy. Because this is a high-dose supplement (5000 mcg), check with your doctor before you start to make sure it's right for you and your pregnancy.
What does biotin actually do?
Biotin is a B vitamin your body needs for energy metabolism and for the health of your hair, skin, and nails. It's most well-established for treating biotin deficiency.
Is this dose safe?
Biotin is generally well tolerated even at high doses because excess is removed through urine. That said, this is a high-dose product, so discuss it with your doctor before you take it — especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any health conditions.
What are the side effects?
Biotin is generally well tolerated, though high doses have rarely been linked to mild diarrhea. One rare case report described an inflammatory condition in a patient taking biotin with other supplements, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause.

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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

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.

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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