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Dietary supplement

Biotin Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by MRM Nutrition

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

Biotin is a dietary supplement by MRM Nutrition 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 by MRM Nutrition

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 needs to convert food into energy and maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, rice flour, and the cellulose capsule itself — that help hold everything together.

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: healthy hair, skin and 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 biotin deficiency, which can happen if you're not getting enough from food alone. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky scalp condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence is either insufficient to rate or suggests it probably won't help.

If you're thinking about biotin for something other than correcting a deficiency, talk with your doctor about whether it's the right choice for you.

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 through the urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — a small number of people taking 300 mg daily reported it.

One isolated case described a reaction involving inflammation (eosinophilic pleuropericarditis) in someone taking high-dose biotin along with pantothenic acid and another medication, but it's unclear whether biotin caused it or something else did, and no other cases like it have been reported. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is considered likely safe, but check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements.

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 biotin in this product. Always check your exact medications with the search tool on this page or ask your pharmacist before starting any new 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.

Biotin is a good choice if you have a biotin deficiency or want support for hair, skin, and nails from a B vitamin. It's well tolerated at typical doses.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to take high-dose biotin, talk with your doctor first — and mention any other supplements or medications you're taking, especially if you're also taking pantothenic acid.

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 Sep 25, 2024.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand MRM Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 60949281013
Net contents 60 Vegan Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2024
DSLD ID 319064
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin by MRM Nutrition, 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 Vegan Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegan Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
60949281013
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg16670%

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Rice Flour, Cellulose Capsule

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested usage: Take 1 capsule per day with a meal or as directed by your qualified healthcare provider.

Formulation

For healthy hair, skin & nails Supports cellular energy

GF

Vegan

Non-GMO

Hair, skin & nails

Contains no added milk, egg, peanut, tree nut, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, gluten or yeast ingredients.

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.

General Statements

Made from recycled materials

Seals/Symbols

Vegan

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

See for yourself

Biotin by MRM Nutrition label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin by MRM Nutrition

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

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

Biotin

No known
interactions
5000 mcg 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Rice Flour, Cellulose Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin by MRM Nutrition Drug Interactions

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

MRM Nutrition

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Name
MRM
Street Address
2665 Vista Pacific Dr
City
Oceanside
State
CA
ZipCode
92056
Phone Number
1-800-948-6296
Web Address
www.mrmnutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin by MRM Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Biotin by MRM Nutrition interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 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.
Does biotin actually help with hair loss?
We don't have reliable evidence yet. Biotin is likely effective for correcting a biotin deficiency, but for alopecia areata (hair loss in patches), the evidence is insufficient to rate. If you're losing hair, it's worth talking with your doctor to find out what's causing it.
Is biotin safe to take while I'm pregnant?
Biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is considered likely safe during pregnancy. High-dose supplements are a different story — check with your doctor before taking them, since we want to be cautious with high doses during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What are the side effects of biotin?
Biotin is generally well tolerated. High doses have rarely caused mild diarrhea. One isolated case reported inflammation in someone taking biotin along with other supplements and medications, but it's not clear biotin was the cause, and no other similar cases have been reported.
Can I take biotin with my other medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. Still, it's a good idea to run your exact medications through the search tool on this page or mention your supplements to your pharmacist — they know your full medication list and can spot anything we might have missed.
Why would someone need biotin supplements if they can get it from food?
Most people get enough biotin from food, but a deficiency can happen if you have certain health conditions or take certain medications that interfere with how your body absorbs it. If you think you might have a deficiency, ask your doctor whether testing or supplementation makes sense for you.

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Biotin label
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin’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'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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