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Dietary supplement

Biotin 5000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by SR SportsResearch

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

Biotin 5000 mcg is a dietary supplement by SR SportsResearch 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 SR SportsResearch

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, a B vitamin that your body needs to convert food into energy and maintain healthy hair, skin, and nails. The softgel capsule also includes organic virgin coconut oil, non-GMO rice bran wax, and a veggie-based capsule shell as inactive ingredients.

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
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: essential vitamin for biotin deficiency.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, hair loss, skin health.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency—the main reason to take a supplement if your doctor has identified a shortage. For other uses like alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), the evidence isn't strong enough to rate it.

For multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), current evidence suggests it probably doesn't help.

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 clears any excess through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea.

Because this is a high-dose supplement (5,000 mcg), talk with your doctor before starting it—amounts from food and standard prenatal vitamins are fine, but check on higher-dose products first.

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, run your complete medication list through the checker on this page or discuss it with your pharmacist to be sure.

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 supplement is for you if your doctor has confirmed you're low in biotin. For other reasons—hair loss, skin conditions, or multiple sclerosis—the evidence doesn't support it.

Check with your doctor before taking it, especially since it's a high-dose formulation, and mention it to your pharmacist if you're on other medications.

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 Dec 26, 2020.

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 SR SportsResearch
Net contents 120 Veggie Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 26, 2020
DSLD ID 240400
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
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 SR SportsResearch, 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 Liquid Veggie Softgel
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Liquid Veggie Softgel
Servings per container
120
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg16667%

Other ingredients: organic virgin Coconut Oil, non-GMO Rice Bran Wax, Veggie Softgel Capsule

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Label statements
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Formula

Essential Vitamin Made with coconut oil

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Certified Vegan Vegan.org cGMP Compliant Good Manufacturing Practice 3rd Party Quality Tested Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org

Formulation

Certified Vegan Vegan.org

Gluten free Non GMO

The only Non-GMO Project verified biotin softgel

General Statements

In individuals who do not obtain RDI through their daily diet or those who are biotin deficient.

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Biotin 5000 mcg by SR SportsResearch label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 5000 mcg by SR SportsResearch

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

Serving size1 Liquid Veggie Softgel Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
5000 mcg per serving Form: D-Biotin

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: Organic virgin Coconut Oil, Non-GMO Rice Bran Wax, Veggie Softgel Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 5000 mcg by SR SportsResearch 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.

SR SportsResearch

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Name
Sports Research
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 5000 mcg by SR SportsResearch: Common Questions

Does Biotin 5000 mcg by SR SportsResearch 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.
Does biotin actually help with hair loss?
For alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works. For other hair loss, we don't have effectiveness data on file. Talk with your doctor about whether this makes sense for your specific situation.
Is it safe to take biotin while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes—biotin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Normal dietary amounts and prenatal vitamin amounts are appropriate, though check with your doctor before adding a high-dose supplement like this one.
What are the side effects of biotin?
High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea. One isolated case report linked a much higher dose to a serious lung and heart inflammation, but no other cases like it have been reported, so it's unclear whether biotin was actually responsible.
Why would I need a biotin supplement?
If your doctor has confirmed you have a biotin deficiency, this supplement is likely to help. For other reasons—skin, nails, or general health—the evidence doesn't clearly support it.

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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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