Biotin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin 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 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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
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 |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin by MRM Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16670% |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Rice Flour, Cellulose Capsule
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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
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Biotin by MRM Nutrition 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 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 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Rice Flour, Cellulose Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin, from the product label.
MRM Nutrition
See all MRM Nutrition products- 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
Biotin by MRM Nutrition: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
Not sure if Biotin is safe with your meds?
Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
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 & 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.
- 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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