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Dietary supplement

Biotin 7500 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Sundown

Tablet Or Pill Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Biotin 7500 mcg is a dietary supplement by Sundown 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 7500 mcg by Sundown

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 uses to process fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids. The tablet also includes inactive ingredients (dicalcium phosphate, vegetable cellulose, stearic acid, and vegetable magnesium stearate) — these are fillers and binders that help hold the tablet together and have no therapeutic effect.

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: Supports healthy hair, skin & nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: Alopecia areata, Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, Seborrheic dermatitis, Hair loss, Nail health — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Seborrheic dermatitis.
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alopecia areata, Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency — a real but uncommon condition. For other uses, the evidence is weaker: it's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), and there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it for hair loss (alopecia areata).

If you're taking this for hair, skin, or nails without a documented deficiency, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.

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 excess amounts in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — one study reported transient diarrhea in 2 patients taking 300 mg daily (far more than this 7.5 mg dose).

A single case report from France described an unusual inflammatory reaction in a woman taking biotin 10 mg plus pantothenic acid and another medication, but whether biotin was the cause isn't clear, and no similar cases have been reported since. The safety data advises checking with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements — amounts from food and regular prenatal vitamins are appropriate.

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 the ingredient in this product. That doesn't guarantee interactions don't exist — use the interaction checker on this page with your exact medications, or confirm with your own pharmacist 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 product is a straightforward way to supplement biotin if you have a deficiency or want extra B-vitamin support. If you're using it for hair, skin, or nails, the evidence is limited — discuss your goal with your doctor first.

No interactions with medications are documented, but check your own medications on this page or with your pharmacist before starting, and talk to your doctor if you have questions about whether a high-dose biotin supplement is right for you.

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 Jan 25, 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 7500 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Sundown
Net contents 75 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2020
DSLD ID 212070
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 7500 mcg by Sundown, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin7500 mcg25000%

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Formulation

Clean nutrition Sundown believes in clean nutrition and being transparent. That's why you won't find genetically modified ingredients, gluten, wheat, dairy, lactose or artificial flavors in any of our products. Non-GMO No gluten No wheat No milk No lactose No artificial color No artificial flavor No artificial sweetener No preservatives No sugar No soy No starch No yeast No peanuts No tree nuts No fish Sodium free

Supports healthy hair, skin & nails

Vegetarian

General Statements

Not for resale

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Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Tamper resistant: Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, have any medical condition, or are planning to undergo any clinical lab testing, consult your doctor before use. Some supplements may interact with certain medications and/or interfere with certain lab tests.

It is advisable to consult your doctor before using biotin doses above 2,500 mcg per day. If any adverse reactions occur, stop use and consult your doctor.

Storage

Store at room temperature and avoid excessive heat.

Brand IP Statement(s)

2019

FDA Statement of Identity

Vitamin Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications you take with your health care providers.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Biotin 7500 mcg by Sundown label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 7500 mcg by Sundown

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 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
7500 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 7500 mcg by Sundown Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 7500 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 7500 mcg, from the product label.

Sundown

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Name
Rexall Sundown, Inc.
City
Boca Raton
State
FL
ZipCode
33487
Phone Number
1-888-848-2435
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 7500 mcg by Sundown: Common Questions

Does Biotin 7500 mcg by Sundown interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 7500 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 7500 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.
Is biotin safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Biotin is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. Amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate, but the safety data recommends checking with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements.
Will biotin help my hair, skin, or nails?
The evidence doesn't support biotin for seborrheic dermatitis or for hair loss (alopecia areata). Biotin is only rated likely effective for treating an actual biotin deficiency — an uncommon condition. If you're considering biotin for these uses, ask your doctor whether it makes sense for your situation.
What are the side effects of biotin?
Biotin is rarely associated with mild diarrhea at very high doses — one case reported it at 300 mg daily, which is much more than this product's 7.5 mg dose. A single unusual case of inflammation was reported in a woman taking biotin plus other supplements and medications, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause.
Can I take this if I take other supplements?
No interactions are documented between biotin and other supplements in our data. Still, if you take prescription medications or other supplements, run them through the checker on this page or ask your pharmacist before you start.
What is biotin used for in the body?
Biotin is a B vitamin that helps your body process fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids — the building blocks of protein. Your body needs it for energy production and cell growth.

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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 7500 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 7500 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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