Biotin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.
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 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
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
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.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
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.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
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
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) |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 1 mg | 333% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Flour, Vegetarian Capsule, Silica, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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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
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Biotin by OL Olympian Labs, Inc. 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 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 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice Flour, Vegetarian Capsule, Silica, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
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
Biotin by OL Olympian Labs, Inc.: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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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