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Dietary supplement

Biotin 5000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Solimo

Tablet Or Pill Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Biotin 5000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Solimo 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 Solimo

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 is straightforward: one active ingredient, biotin (also called vitamin B7), at 5000 micrograms per tablet. The rest are inactive ingredients — fillers and binders like cellulose and dicalcium phosphate that help hold the tablet 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 treating actual biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen. For other uses — hair loss (alopecia areata), skin inflammation (seborrheic dermatitis), and multiple sclerosis — the evidence isn't strong enough to say it works.

We don't have reliable evidence for hair loss, and for skin and MS conditions, it's rated possibly ineffective.

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 higher doses, because your body excretes excess biotin in urine. High-dose supplements like this one are rare to cause problems — a small number of people taking very high doses reported mild diarrhea.

There's one case report of a woman who developed a rare inflammatory condition after taking biotin with other supplements and medications, but whether biotin was the cause is unclear and no similar cases have been reported since. Biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is fine, but talk with your doctor before starting 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 the medications we could check.

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.

If you have a diagnosed biotin deficiency, this product can help. If you're taking it for hair loss, skin issues, or MS, the evidence doesn't support that use.

High-dose biotin is generally safe, but because this is a high dose, chat with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements.

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 22, 2022.

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 Solimo
Barcode (UPC) 842379108341
Net contents 300 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 22, 2022
DSLD ID 270454
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses 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 mcg by Solimo, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
300
UPC/BARCODE
842379108341
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg16667%

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid

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Label statements
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Formulation

No artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no gluten, no lactose

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Adults - Take one tablet daily with food as a dietary supplement.

Precautions

Warning: Pregnant or nursing women, individuals taking medication(s) or persons who have a health condition should consult their physician before using this product.

Inform your physician of this product's biotin content before any lab test.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Safety-sealed. Do not use if printed seal under cap is cut, torn, or missing.

Storage

Store at 15 to 30 Degrees C (59-86 Degrees F).

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2019 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Solimo and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.

See for yourself

Biotin 5000 mcg by Solimo label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 5000 mcg by Solimo

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container300 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 5000 mcg by Solimo 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.

Solimo

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Name
Amazon.com Services, Inc.
Street Address
410 Terry Avenue N
City
Seattle
State
WA
ZipCode
98109
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 5000 mcg by Solimo: Common Questions

Does Biotin 5000 mcg by Solimo 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 doesn't reliably support biotin for hair loss (alopecia areata). We don't have enough solid data to say it works for that use, so this product may not deliver what you're hoping for.
Is it safe to take this much biotin?
Biotin is generally well tolerated even at high doses because excess leaves your body in urine. That said, because this is a high-dose supplement, it's worth checking with your doctor first before you start — especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements.
Can I take biotin while pregnant or nursing?
Biotin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate, but because this is a high-dose product, talk with your doctor first to make sure it's right for you.
What is biotin actually used for?
Biotin is a B vitamin your body needs for healthy skin, hair, and nails. This product is likely effective for treating a true biotin deficiency, though that's uncommon. For other purposes like improving hair health without a deficiency, the science doesn't back it up.
What are the side effects?
High-dose biotin is rarely associated with mild diarrhea — a couple of people taking much higher doses (300 mg daily) reported it. There's also one unusual case report of inflammation in a woman taking biotin with other supplements, but that hasn't been replicated and it's unclear if biotin was the cause.

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Biotin 5000 mcg label
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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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