Biotin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by SuperSmart
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 SuperSmart 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 SuperSmart
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
SuperSmart Biotin is a single-ingredient supplement containing biotin (also called vitamin B7), a B vitamin your body needs to break down food into energy and maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. The product also contains acacia gum as an inactive ingredient.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency — a genuine shortage of the vitamin in your body. For other uses like hair loss (alopecia areata), seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), or multiple sclerosis, the evidence we hold either shows it's possibly ineffective or too limited to rate.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body clears excess through urine. High-dose supplements have rarely caused mild diarrhea.
A single case report linked very high-dose biotin (10 mg daily) to inflammation of the heart lining, but it's unclear whether biotin was responsible, and no similar cases have been reported since. Normal dietary amounts and standard supplement doses are considered likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, but check with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin products.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data.
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.
If you have a confirmed biotin deficiency, this supplement can help. For other purposes like hair loss or skin conditions, the evidence doesn't support it.
Talk with your pharmacist or doctor before starting high-dose biotin, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take other supplements regularly.
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 Apr 24, 2025.
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 | SuperSmart |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5453003828037 |
| Net contents | 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 329804 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin by SuperSmart, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults. Take one vegetarian capsule a day.
Precautions
Precautions: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a nutritional supplement and should not be used to replace a varied, balanced diet or healthy lifestyle.
Keep out of young children's reach.
As with all nutritional supplements, consult a health professional before taking if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from a health problem.
Storage
Store away from light, heat and humidity.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Biotin by SuperSmart 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 SuperSmart
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian 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: Acacia Gum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin by SuperSmart 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.
SuperSmart
See all SuperSmart products- Name
- SN Worldwide Unipessoal, Lda
- Street Address
- Avenida Do Infante 66, Edificio Quinta Avenida 1 C
- City
- Funchal
- ZipCode
- 9000-015
Biotin by SuperSmart: 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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