Biotin 5000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by up&up
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 up&up 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 up&up
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 that plays a role in hair, skin, and nail health. The tablet also includes inactive ingredients—dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and stearic acid—which are standard binders, fillers, and flow agents used to hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which is rare but can occur with certain medications or malabsorption conditions. For other uses listed here—multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis, and alopecia areata (patchy hair loss)—the evidence is either insufficient to rate it or suggests it probably won't help.
If you're taking biotin for hair, skin, or nails without a documented deficiency, the science doesn't clearly support it.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; one case involved a patient taking 300 mg daily.
One unusual report from France described a 76-year-old who developed inflammation of the tissue around her heart and lungs after taking 10 mg of biotin plus other supplements, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Normal dietary amounts and typical supplement doses are considered safe, though your doctor should weigh in if you're taking high-dose products.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin with any medications. Still, run your complete medication list through the checker below before you start—it's a quick step and gives you peace of mind.
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.
Biotin 5000 mcg is appropriate if you have a biotin deficiency or want to try it for hair and skin—the worst that's likely to happen is mild diarrhea at very high doses. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, this dose is considered safe.
Talk to your doctor before starting a high-dose biotin supplement, especially if you have any unusual symptoms or take multiple other supplements.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2024.
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 | up&up |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 079524875418 |
| Net contents | 120 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 318556 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5000 mcg by up&up, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid
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Formula
Restore Biotin may play a role in hair and skin health. In addition, biotin is essential for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.
Precautions
Caution: Pregnant or nursing women, individuals taking medication(s) or persons who have a health condition should consult their physician before using this product.
Safety-sealed. Do not use if printed seal under cap is cut, torn, or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Dietary Supplement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Tablet color may vary.
Gluten free
May support healthy hair and skin Restore
General Statements
Freshness and potency guaranteed through:
Actual size
Questions? Call 1-800-910-6874
Brand IP Statement(s)
TM & Copyright 2021 Target Brands, Inc.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults take one (1) tablet daily with food as a dietary supplement.
Storage
Store at 15 degrees - 30 degrees C (59 degrees - 86 degrees F).
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Biotin 5000 mcg by up&up 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 up&up
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 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Stearic Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5000 mcg by up&up 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.
up&up
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- Target Corp.
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- MN
- Phone Number
- 1-800-910-6874
Biotin 5000 mcg by up&up: 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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