Biotin Complex Hair & Skin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin Complex Hair & Skin 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 Complex Hair & Skin is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations with 2 active ingredients. 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 Complex Hair & Skin by Pure Encapsulations
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 2 active ingredients: Biotin and Lustriva. Biotin is a B vitamin that plays a role in hair and skin health, and is most established in treating biotin deficiency.
The product also includes standard inactive ingredients — cellulose, water, plant fiber, and ascorbyl palmitate — which are typical capsule fillers and preservatives.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency. For hair loss (alopecia areata) and skin conditions like seborrheic dermatitis, the evidence isn't strong enough to establish whether it works — we'd call that insufficient reliable evidence.
For multiple sclerosis, it appears possibly ineffective. The data we hold does not include effectiveness information for Lustriva.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea in case reports — two patients taking 300 mg daily experienced transient mild symptoms.
One isolated case reported a serious lung and heart condition, but it's unclear whether biotin, another supplement, or something else caused it, and no similar cases have been reported since. During pregnancy and lactation, normal dietary and supplement amounts are likely safe, though you should discuss high-dose biotin supplements with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. However, we hold no interaction data for Lustriva, so ask your pharmacist or doctor to confirm this product won't interfere with any of your specific medications.
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.
This product may help if you have a biotin deficiency, though the evidence for hair and skin improvement in people without a deficiency isn't established. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering high-dose biotin supplements, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Because we couldn't check Lustriva, mention this product to your pharmacist so they can confirm it's right for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 14, 2023.
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 Complex Hair & Skin, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298025384 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 14, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 299744 |
| Product type | Other Combinations |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin Complex Hair & Skin by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 10000 mcg | 33333% |
| Lustriva | 160 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Water, hypoallergenic Plant Fiber, Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, with a meal.
Precautions
Warning: Biotin may interfere with certain blood tests. Wait at least 8 hours between biotin consumption and blood testing. Inform your health professional about all biotin-containing supplements you are taking. Use only if safety seal is intact.
If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.
Keep out of the reach of children.
General Statements
Contents may not fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity. Scan to learn about our hypoallergenic supplements
Seals/Symbols
GFCO.org (Gluten-Free Certification Organization)
Formulation
Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certified Organization www.gluten.org Gluten-Free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Gluten-Free, Non-GMO & Hypoallergenic
Formula
Enhanced Biotin Complex to support healthy hair and skin
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Lustriva, including the Lustriva logo, is a registered trademark of Nutrition21, LLC. Lustriva is patent protected.
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.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Biotin Complex Hair & Skin by Pure Encapsulations 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 Complex Hair & Skin by Pure Encapsulations
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
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 & interactionsLustriva
Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Water, Hypoallergenic Plant Fiber, Ascorbyl Palmitate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin Complex Hair & Skin by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin Complex Hair & Skin. 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 Complex Hair & Skin, from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
See all Pure Encapsulations products- Name
- Pure Encapsulations
- Street Address
- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
- State
- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
- Web Address
- www.PureEncapsulations.com
Biotin Complex Hair & Skin by Pure Encapsulations: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin Complex Hair & Skin’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Biotin Complex Hair & Skin'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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