Biotin Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by vitafusion
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Biotin Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors 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 Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors is a dietary supplement by vitafusion 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 Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors by vitafusion
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 gummy contains one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin your body needs for healthy hair, skin, and nails. Each gummy delivers 5000 mcg — a high-dose supplement form.
The rest is inactive ingredients that make up the gummy itself: glucose syrup, sugar, gelatin, coconut oil, palm oil, waxes for shine, citric acid, fruit and vegetable concentrates for color and flavor, and pectin as a thickener.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency — a rare condition where your body doesn't get enough of this vitamin. For other uses, the evidence is weaker: it's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky, itchy scalp condition), and there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss).
If you're taking this for something other than a documented deficiency, talk with your doctor about whether it's a reasonable choice for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in the urine. The main caution is that while normal amounts from food and standard supplements are fine, high-dose biotin supplements like this one warrant a conversation with your doctor first — especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea; one historical case also involved another supplement and an existing medication, so it's hard to pin responsibility. If you experience new digestive symptoms, mention them to your pharmacist.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product.
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 biotin supplement is for people who have a documented biotin deficiency or want to support hair and nail health with a high-dose B vitamin. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or considering this for a specific health condition, check in with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially because this is a high-dose form.
No interactions with medications have been documented for biotin, but bring your full medication list to your pharmacist if you want a full safety review.
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 22, 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 Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors, straight from the product label.
| Brand | vitafusion |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 027917000268 |
| Net contents | 100 Gummy(ies) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 286323 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Gummy Or Jelly |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Biotin Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors by vitafusion, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
| Added Sugars | 3 Gram(s) | 6% |
| Total Sugars | 3 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Gelatin, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Citric Acid, Blueberry Concentrate, Carrot Concentrate, Lactic Acid, Natural flavor, Pectin, Sodium Citrate
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Formula
Vitafusion Extra Strength Biotin includes 16667% of your daily value of Biotin per serving! The 5000 mcg of biotin per serving supports your gorgeous hair, skin & nails as well as fat & carbohydrate metabolism. All this in a delicious natural blueberry flavored gummy!
Biotin 5000 mcg per serving
High potency Biotin
Formulation
No artificial flavors or sweeteners No gluten No high fructose corn syrup No dairy No synthetic FD&C dyes
Hair, skin & nails support
To ensure quality and potency this product is made with higher dietary ingredient levels than labeled.
Colors may darken, which does not alter potency.
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General Statements
Award winning taste
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Your need for this product may be met through a balanced diet. Talk to your doctor about your nutritional needs.
Evaluation funded by Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Seals/Symbols
2022 ChefsBest Excellence Award
Made in the USA with US & international ingredients
Certified Renewable Energy Green-e Made with 100% certified renewable energy.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults take two (2) gummies daily. Chew thoroughly.
Precautions
Contains: tree nuts (coconut). Processed in a facility with products that contain egg, fish, shellfish, soy and tree nuts.
Keep out of the reach of children
Do not exceed suggested dosage.
If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a doctor before using.
Product has a tamper evident seal.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place.
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.
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Biotin Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors by vitafusion 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 Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors by vitafusion
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Gummy Vitamin(s) Dosage formGummy Or Jelly Servings per container50 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: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Water, Gelatin, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Citric Acid, Blueberry Concentrate, Carrot Concentrate, Lactic Acid, Natural flavor, Pectin, Sodium Citrate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Biotin Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors by vitafusion Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors. 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 Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors, from the product label.
vitafusion
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- Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
- City
- Ewing
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 08628
- Phone Number
- 1-888-334-5389
- Web Address
- www.vitafusion.com
Biotin Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors by vitafusion: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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Is this gummy better than a biotin tablet?
Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Biotin Extra Strength 5000 mcg Natural Berry Flavors'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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