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 Viva Naturals 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 Viva Naturals
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 has one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin (also called B7) your body needs for healthy hair, skin, and nails, and for converting food into energy. At 5000 mcg per softgel, this is a fairly high dose — well above what you'd get from food alone.
The softgel capsule itself contains organic coconut oil and organic yellow beeswax as inactive ingredients to hold everything together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency — a real shortage of the vitamin in your body. If that's your concern, this dose can help.
For other uses like hair loss (alopecia areata), multiple sclerosis, or seborrheic dermatitis (a skin condition), the evidence we hold is either insufficient or points toward it not working. If you're taking this supplement for one of those reasons, talk it over with your doctor about whether it's the right choice for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses like this one, because your body simply clears the excess through your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea in a small number of people; one case report described a patient who developed inflammation in the tissue around her heart after taking both biotin and other supplements, though it's unclear whether biotin was the cause.
In pregnancy and while breastfeeding, dietary amounts and prenatal vitamins that contain biotin are considered likely safe. Because this is a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor before taking it if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to be.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data. Still, run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start, and let your doctor or pharmacist know you're considering this supplement.
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 works for biotin deficiency and is generally well tolerated at this dose. If you're taking it for hair loss, skin, or a neurological condition, the evidence doesn't support those uses.
Talk with your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant or nursing, or if you take any regular medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2021.
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 | Viva Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X001OG5RET |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 248069 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5000 mcg by Viva Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: organic Coconut Oil, Softgel Capsule, organic yellow Beeswax
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Formulation
Good for: Promoting healthy hair and skin, strong nails, and an active cellular metabolism.
Non GMO Gluten Free Dairy Free
Supports healthy hair + skin + strong nails
Manufactured without dairy, gluten or GMOs.
Formula
Made with: A power-shot of biotin in organic liquid coconut oil.
Max potency Biotin with organic coconut oil
General Statements
A wealth of wellness www.vivanaturals.com
Storage
Storage Information: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
Precautions
Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this or any product if you are pregnant, nursing, trying to conceive, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
Contains coconut
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.
Seals/Symbols
Third Party Certified Purity & Potency
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Take 1 softgel daily or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
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Biotin 5000 mcg by Viva Naturals 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 Viva Naturals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 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: Organic Coconut Oil, Softgel Capsule, Organic yellow Beeswax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5000 mcg by Viva Naturals 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.
Viva Naturals
See all Viva Naturals products- Name
- Viva Naturals Inc.
- Street Address
- 228 Park Ave South Suite 2400
- City
- New York
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 10003
- Phone Number
- 1-800-921-8482
- Web Address
- www.vivanaturals.com
Biotin 5000 mcg by Viva Naturals: 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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