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Dietary supplement

Biotin Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.

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

Biotin is a dietary supplement by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. 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 OL Olympian Labs, Inc.

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 your body needs to break down food and convert it to energy. It also plays a role in maintaining healthy hair, skin, and nails.

The remaining ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, rice flour, vegetarian capsule material, silica, and ascorbyl palmitate — are inactive excipients used to form and stabilize the capsule.

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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Biotin's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Biotin for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Biotin deficiency — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, the condition it's FDA-recognized for. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a type of scaly skin inflammation), and hair loss from alopecia areata — the evidence is either possibly ineffective or too thin to rate.

If you're taking biotin for a reason other than 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 excretes excess amounts in urine. At normal dietary and supplement levels, it's considered likely safe during pregnancy and lactation.

High-dose biotin supplements are rarely associated with mild diarrhea; one reported case involved a dose of 300 mg daily. One case report described a serious inflammatory reaction in a 76-year-old taking biotin 10 mg alongside other supplements and medications, though whether biotin was the cause remains unclear and no similar cases have been reported since.

Before taking high-dose biotin, check with your doctor.

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. Still, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before you start, and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that this product is right for you.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Biotin is a straightforward B vitamin supplement useful if you have a biotin deficiency or want to support hair and skin health, though evidence for those cosmetic uses is limited. It's generally well tolerated at normal doses.

If you take any medications, use the search tool on this page to double-check your specific drugs, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're considering high-dose products.

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 Oct 27, 2014.

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 OL Olympian Labs, Inc.
Barcode (UPC) 710013003850
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 27, 2014
DSLD ID 38884
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin by OL Olympian Labs, Inc., 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
710013003850
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin1 mg333%

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Flour, Vegetarian Capsule, Silica, Ascorbyl Palmitate

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

CAUTION: If you are pregnant or nursing, or have a medical condition, are taking medication, consult your healthcare professional before using this or any other nutritional supplement.

Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

General Statements

Confused on what to take? Check for yourself at: OlympianLabs.com

Promotes Energy* For Hair, Skin & Nails*

60 VEGETARIAN CAPSULES PER BOTTLE / 60 SERVINGS

Olympian Labs, Inc. products are made with the highest quality ingredients and manufactured according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). When you buy an Olympian Labs, Inc. product, you can be sure you are buying the best.

Made in USA

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Storage

STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

General

REV 12/07/2012

Seals/Symbols

OL OLYMPIAN LABS, INC.(TM)

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

See for yourself

Biotin by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.

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
1 mg 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Flour, Vegetarian Capsule, Silica, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. 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.

OL Olympian Labs, Inc.

Name
Olympian Labs, Inc.
City
Phoenix
State
AZ
ZipCode
85027
Phone Number
1.800.473.5883
Web Address
www.olympianlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.: Common Questions

Does Biotin by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. 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.
Is biotin safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Yes, biotin is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation at normal dietary and supplement levels. Amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate. If you're considering a high-dose biotin supplement, talk with your doctor first to make sure it's right for you.
What is biotin used for?
Biotin is a B vitamin that helps your body turn food into energy and is involved in maintaining healthy hair, skin, and nails. It's proven effective for treating biotin deficiency. Evidence for other uses — like hair loss, skin conditions, or multiple sclerosis — is either limited or doesn't support its use.
Can biotin cause side effects?
At normal doses, biotin is very well tolerated. High-dose biotin (like 300 mg daily) has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea. One unusual case of a serious inflammatory reaction was reported, but it involved multiple supplements and medications taken together, and no similar cases have occurred since.
How much biotin is safe to take?
Normal dietary amounts and standard supplement doses are considered safe because excess biotin is removed through urine. However, before taking high-dose biotin supplements, check with your doctor first to confirm it's appropriate for you.
Does biotin interact with any medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. That said, absence of documented interactions is not a guarantee none exist — if you take any medications, use the search tool on this page to check your specific drugs, or ask your pharmacist.

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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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