Biotin 8 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 8 mg 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 8 mg is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations 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 Pure Encapsulations
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. Biotin helps your body convert food into energy and supports the health of your hair, skin, and nails.
The capsule also holds inactive ingredients — plant fiber, cellulose, and water — that hold everything together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, a rare condition that happens when your body doesn't get enough of this vitamin. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly scalp condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence doesn't support that biotin works.
There isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it helps with hair loss.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body flushes out what it doesn't use in your urine. At very high doses (like 300 mg daily), a small number of people have reported mild diarrhea.
There's one isolated case report of a woman who developed a lung and heart lining inflammation after taking 10 mg biotin daily along with other supplements and a heart medication for 2 months, but whether biotin caused it is unclear and no similar cases have been reported since. Normal dietary amounts and standard supplement doses are considered safe.
If you're thinking about taking a high-dose biotin product, talk it over with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. You're welcome to search your specific medications on this page, and it's still smart to mention this supplement to your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you take anything regularly.
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 8 mg makes sense if you have a biotin deficiency or want to support hair, skin, and nail health with a B vitamin, though the evidence for those cosmetic uses is weak. It's well tolerated at this dose.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications, run your plan by your doctor or pharmacist — though no interactions are documented, it's always worth a quick confirm 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 Jul 18, 2023.
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 8 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298006802 |
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 18, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 293910 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | 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 8 mg by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 8000 mcg | 26667% |
Other ingredients: Plant Fiber, Cellulose, Water
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule, 1-2 times daily, with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: Biotin may interfere with certain blood tests. Wait at least 8 hours between biotin consumption and blood testing. Inform your health professional about all biotin-containing supplements you are taking. Use only if safety seal is intact.
If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. Scan to learn about our hypoallergenic supplements
Seals/Symbols
GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)
Formulation
Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization, www.gluten.org Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Gluten-free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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 8 mg by Pure Encapsulations 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 8 mg by Pure Encapsulations
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 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: Plant Fiber, Cellulose, Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin 8 mg by Pure Encapsulations 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 8 mg, from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
See all Pure Encapsulations products- Name
- Pure Encapsulations
- Street Address
- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
- Web Address
- www.PureEncapsulations.com
Biotin 8 mg by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions
Does Biotin 8 mg by Pure Encapsulations interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Will biotin help my hair grow back or stop hair loss?
Is 8 mg a high dose, and will it cause side effects?
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
What's biotin actually for?
Is this product pure biotin with nothing else?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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 & 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.
- 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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