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 Vitamin Research Products 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 Vitamin Research Products
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 1 active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin that your body needs to convert food into energy and keep your skin, hair, and nails healthy. Biotin is water-soluble, so your body doesn't store it—you get what you need from food, and any excess leaves through your urine.
The capsule also contains two inactive ingredients: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and microcrystalline cellulose, which are common binders and fillers that help hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency—a real but uncommon shortage of the vitamin. For other uses, the evidence is weaker.
It's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition). For hair loss (alopecia areata), there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works or not.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; in trials, 2 patients taking 300 mg daily reported brief loose stools.
One isolated case report described a woman who developed inflammation of the tissue around her heart after taking 10 mg of biotin daily for 2 months alongside other supplements and medications, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Amounts from food and standard prenatal vitamins are fine, but talk with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements.
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 clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Biotin makes sense if you have a confirmed biotin deficiency or if you're interested in supporting hair, skin, and nail health, though evidence for those last two is limited. Standard doses are well tolerated.
If you're considering a high-dose product, discuss it with your doctor first. No documented interactions exist with medications we've checked, but mention this supplement to your own pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements.
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 Jun 25, 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 | Vitamin Research Products |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 810832012504 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 25, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 33974 |
| 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 Vitamin Research Products, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 10 mg | 3333% |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose
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Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place.
Seals/Symbols
VRP
LABORATORY TESTED QUALITY & PURITY
General Statements
TESTED FOR QUALITY & PURITY
Code Number: 1082
Description: Biotin aids in cell growth, fatty acid production, glycogen synthesis and in the utilization of other B-complex vitamins. Biotin also supports healthy hair and skin.
This product is manufactured in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Since 1979
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 capsule up to two times per day.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General
300-VRP1082-F
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Biotin by Vitamin Research Products 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 Vitamin Research Products
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin by Vitamin Research Products 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.
Vitamin Research Products
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- VRP Brand, LLC
- Street Address
- 4610 Arrowhead Dr.
- City
- Carson City
- State
- NV
- ZipCode
- 89706
- Phone Number
- 1-800-877-2447
- Web Address
- www.vrp.com
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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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