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 Sports Research 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 Sports Research
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 process carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids. Each softgel delivers 5000 mcg.
The rest is inactive ingredients — coconut oil, modified tapioca starch, glycerin, purified water, and rice bran wax — that make up the softgel capsule itself.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare in people eating a normal diet. For multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), the evidence suggests it's probably ineffective.
For hair loss (alopecia areata), there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or not.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body gets rid of the excess in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea.
One isolated case report tied a very high dose (10 mg daily, plus other supplements, in an older patient on heart medication) to a serious inflammation of the heart and lungs, but no similar cases have been reported since and it's unclear what caused it. Talk with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data.
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 for people who want biotin supplementation for deficiency or general hair, skin, and nail support — though the evidence for those last two is limited. If you're on prescription medications or have a heart condition, discuss high-dose biotin with your doctor first.
We hold no documented drug interactions for biotin, but always check your exact medications with the tool on this page.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 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 | Sports Research |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 023249090007 |
| Net contents | 120 Veggie Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 326241 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5000 mcg by Sports Research, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Coconut Oil, Virgin, Tapioca Starch, Modified, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Rice Bran Wax
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults take 1 veggie softgel daily with food, or as recommended by qualified healthcare professional.
Seals/Symbols
Quality matters: Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org Certified Vegan Vegan.org
Formulation
Non-Gmo Verfied Gluten-Free
Third party tested cGMP Compliant
Extra Strength When compared to Sports Research Biotin 2500mcg. Supports healthy skin & hair
Certified Vegan Vegan.org Vegan
Non-GMO
Proudly manufactured in the USA with carefully selected ingredients of domestic and international origins.
Precautions
Caution: Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Biotin may interfere with lab tests. This product is intended for individuals who do not obtain the RDI through their daily diet.
Consult with a qualified healthcare professional prior to using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a diagnosed medical condition, are taking a prescription medication, or planning to undergo lab testing.
Do not exceed recommended daily intake. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Contains: Tree nuts (coconut)
Storage
Store at room temperature, in a dry place. Protect product from excessive heat, freezing, humidity and light.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General Statements
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Formula
With Coconut oil
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Biotin 5000 mcg by Sports Research 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 by Sports Research
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veggie Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container120 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: Coconut Oil, Virgin, Tapioca Starch, Modified, Glycerin, Water, Purified, Rice Bran Wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5000 mcg by Sports Research 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.
Sports Research
See all Sports Research products- Name
- Sports Research
- Street Address
- 784 Channel St.
- City
- San Pedro
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 90731
- Phone Number
- 310.519.1484
- Web Address
- sportsresearch.com
Biotin 5000 mcg by Sports Research: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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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