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Dietary supplement

Biotin 8 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Patient One 1 MediNutritionals

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

Biotin 8 mg is a dietary supplement by Patient One 1 MediNutritionals 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 8 mg by Patient One 1 MediNutritionals

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 (B7). Biotin supports hair, skin, and nail health and plays a role in energy metabolism.

The capsule also holds rice flour, vegetable cellulose, and leucine 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: biotin supplementation for hair nails and skin.
  • 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. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence we hold rates it either possibly ineffective or insufficient to judge.

If you're considering this for a specific condition beyond deficiency, talk it over with your doctor about what the research actually supports.

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 removes excess amounts in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea, and one isolated case report described a rare inflammatory condition in a patient taking high-dose biotin along with other supplements and medications — but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause.

Normal dietary amounts and standard supplement doses are considered safe, though you should check with your doctor before taking high-dose products.

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 for biotin in our data. That said, check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — absence of documented interactions is not a guarantee none exist.

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 appropriate if you have a biotin deficiency or want to support hair, skin, and nail health. If you're taking it for another condition or using a high-dose product, talk it through with your doctor first.

Run your medications through the checker below or ask your pharmacist before you start.

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 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Biotin 8 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Patient One 1 MediNutritionals
Barcode (UPC) 853959004885
Net contents 60 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 22, 2021
DSLD ID 249169
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 8 mg by Patient One 1 MediNutritionals, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
853959004885
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin8000 mg26667%

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Vegetable Cellulose, Leucine

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Label statements
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Formulation

Vegetarian

Brand IP Statement(s)

Gluten free Non-GMO Free of: milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, yeast and gluten. Free of ingredients derived from GMOs.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule up to two times daily as a dietary supplement, in divided doses with meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Precautions

Caution: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your health practitioner before use

Discontinue use and consult your health practitioner if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Use only if safety seal is intact.

General Statements

BPA Free

Exclusive Professional Formulas

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

See for yourself

Biotin 8 mg by Patient One 1 MediNutritionals label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 8 mg by Patient One 1 MediNutritionals

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
8000 mg per serving

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: Rice Flour, Vegetable Cellulose, Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 8 mg by Patient One 1 MediNutritionals Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 8 mg. 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 8 mg, from the product label.

Patient One 1 MediNutritionals

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Name
MediNutritionals Research LLC
City
Hauppage
State
NY
ZipCode
11788
Phone Number
(631) 390-9669
Web Address
patientoneformulas.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 8 mg by Patient One 1 MediNutritionals: Common Questions

Does Biotin 8 mg by Patient One 1 MediNutritionals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 8 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 8 mg 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 and breastfeeding?
Biotin is rated likely safe for both pregnancy and lactation. Normal dietary amounts and typical supplement doses are considered appropriate. If you're pregnant or nursing and want to take this supplement, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Can biotin really help with hair loss?
The evidence we hold rates biotin as insufficient to judge for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss). It may help some people, but we don't have strong data. If hair loss is your main reason for taking it, check with your doctor about what the research actually supports for your situation.
What happens if I take too much biotin?
Excess biotin is removed through your urine, which is why it's generally well tolerated even at high doses. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea. One isolated case report described a rare inflammatory condition, but it's unclear whether biotin was actually responsible. Still, discuss high-dose products with your doctor before you start.
Is this product just biotin, or does it have other stuff in it?
This capsule is one active ingredient — biotin — plus inactive ingredients (rice flour, vegetable cellulose, and leucine) that help make the capsule. There are no added vitamins, minerals, or herbs.

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Biotin 8 mg label
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 8 mg’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 8 mg'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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