Biotin 5000 mcg Cherry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Natrol
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 5000 mcg Cherry Flavor 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 Cherry Flavor is a dietary supplement by Natrol 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 Cherry Flavor by Natrol
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 break down food for energy and support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Each tablet delivers 5000 mcg.
The rest of the tablet is made up of inactive ingredients like cellulose, silica, and flavoring to make it taste like cherry.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — so if you're actually low in this vitamin, supplementing will help. For other uses like multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky scalp condition), or hair loss, the evidence isn't strong enough to say it works.
There simply isn't reliable data yet to rate biotin for alopecia areata.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body clears the excess through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea in a small number of people.
Because this product is a high-dose supplement, talk with your doctor before starting it — dietary amounts and prenatal vitamins are fine, but large supplements deserve a quick check-in.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. That said, always confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it's right for you before you start.
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 is a straightforward biotin supplement that works for actual biotin deficiency. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or another condition, the evidence is weak or missing.
Because it's a high dose, check with your own doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you have other health concerns or take multiple 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 Oct 25, 2013.
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 Cherry Flavor, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin 5000 mcg Cherry Flavor by Natrol, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Dextrose, Cellulose & Ester Derivatives, PVP, Artificial Flavor System, Silica, Beet root powder, Sucralose, Maltodextrin, Modified Foods Starch, Gum Arabic, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid
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General Statements
Fast Dissolve
- Promotes Healthy Hair and Strong Nails - Supports Energy
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 tablet a day. Allow tablet to dissolve in mouth.
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Biotin 5000 mcg Cherry Flavor by Natrol 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 Cherry Flavor by Natrol
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Fast Dissolve Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container90 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: Dextrose, Cellulose & Ester Derivatives, PVP, Artificial Flavor System, Silica, Beet root powder, Sucralose, Maltodextrin, Modified Foods Starch, Gum Arabic, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 5000 mcg Cherry Flavor by Natrol Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5000 mcg Cherry Flavor. 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 Cherry Flavor, from the product label.
Biotin 5000 mcg Cherry Flavor by Natrol: Common Questions
Does Biotin 5000 mcg Cherry Flavor by Natrol interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Does biotin actually help hair grow?
Is this safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Can biotin cause side effects?
Why does biotin come at such a high dose?
What is biotin used for?
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 5000 mcg Cherry Flavor’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 Cherry Flavor'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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