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Dietary supplement

Biotin Plus Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by GNC Women's

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Biotin Plus is a dietary supplement by GNC Women's with 3 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 Plus by GNC Women's

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has three active ingredients. Biotin is a B vitamin that supports hair, skin, and nail health.

Hydrolyzed collagen is a form of collagen protein that breaks down easily for absorption—your body uses it as building material for skin and connective tissue. Hyaluronic acid is a natural compound found in your body that holds moisture in the skin and eyes.

The remaining ingredients are inactive—cellulose, gelatin, stearic acid, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, and mica—which serve as fillers, binders, and capsule material.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: healthy hair, skin and nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: Alopecia areata, Androgenic alopecia, Acne, Aging skin, Atopic dermatitis (eczema), Biotin deficiency — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Collagen Peptides is rated "Possibly Effective" for Aging skin, Dry skin.
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alopecia areata, Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, though most people get enough from food. For hair loss (alopecia areata), seborrheic dermatitis, and multiple sclerosis, the evidence isn't strong enough to say it works.

Hydrolyzed collagen is possibly effective for aging skin and dry skin, but evidence that it boosts muscle strength is weak. Hyaluronic acid is possibly effective for dry eye and may help with venous leg ulcers, though evidence for aging skin isn't established yet.

The evidence for some of these uses is still limited, so talk to your pharmacist about what you're hoping this product will do.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Biotin Collagen Peptides Hyaluronic Acid

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

All three ingredients are generally well tolerated. Biotin is considered safe even at fairly high doses because your body removes excess through urine, though high-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea.

Hydrolyzed collagen may occasionally cause nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, or gas, but these are uncommon. Hyaluronic acid appears well tolerated when taken by mouth, though long-term safety of oral supplements isn't fully studied.

During pregnancy, biotin is likely safe. However, hydrolyzed collagen and hyaluronic acid haven't been well studied in pregnancy or while breastfeeding—talk with your doctor before using if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Biotin Collagen Peptides Hyaluronic Acid

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 3 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check 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 is a reasonable choice if you're looking to support skin, hair, and nail health with ingredients that are generally well tolerated and have at least some evidence behind them. If you're pregnant, nursing, or taking medications, check with your pharmacist first—especially about the hyaluronic acid component, which the safety data advises discussing with your doctor.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 2017.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Biotin Plus, straight from the product label.

Brand GNC Women's
Barcode (UPC) 048107176501
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2017
DSLD ID 81929
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin Plus by GNC Women's, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
048107176501
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin2000 mcg6667%
hydrolyzed Collagen500 mg--
Hyaluronic Acid10 mg--

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Stearic Acid, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide, Mica

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Label statements
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Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Features 2000 mcg of biotin

Biotin for healthy hair, skin & nails Collagen to support skin structure

General

CODE 563412 BSG

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily with food.

General Statements

Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.

Seals/Symbols

Gf Gluten free

Formulation

No sugar, no starch, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no preservatives, sodium free, no wheat, gluten free, no corn, no soy, no dairy, yeast free.

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 Plus by GNC Women's label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin Plus by GNC Women's

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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 known
interactions
2000 mcg per serving

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 & interactions

Hydrolyzed Collagen

No known
interactions
500 mg per serving

Collagen peptides are a well-absorbed form of protein that may modestly improve skin elasticity and joint comfort for some people, though evidence is...

Hydrolyzed Collagen monograph & interactions

Hyaluronic Acid

No known
interactions
10 mg per serving Form: Sodium Hyaluronate

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps hold water in the skin, joints, and eyes. Oral and topical products are popular for skin...

Hyaluronic Acid monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Stearic Acid, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Titanium Dioxide, Mica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin Plus by GNC Women's Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin Plus. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin Plus, from the product label.

GNC Women's

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Name
General Nutrition Corporation
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15222
Phone Number
1-888-462-2548
Web Address
www.gnc.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin Plus by GNC Women's: Common Questions

Does Biotin Plus by GNC Women's interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin Plus. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin Plus contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will biotin help my hair grow back?
The evidence for biotin in hair loss (alopecia areata) isn't strong enough yet to say. Biotin is definitely needed if you have a biotin deficiency, but for general hair loss, the data we have rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence. Talk to your pharmacist about whether this is the right fit for what you're trying to treat.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
Biotin is likely safe during pregnancy, but hydrolyzed collagen and hyaluronic acid haven't been studied well enough in pregnancy for us to say either way. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're already taking prenatal vitamins.
Can I breastfeed while taking this?
There's very little safety data on hydrolyzed collagen and hyaluronic acid during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're nursing.
What side effects might I get?
Most people tolerate these ingredients well. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea. Hydrolyzed collagen might occasionally cause nausea, stomach upset, or gas. Hyaluronic acid appears well tolerated when taken by mouth.
Does this product have fillers?
Yes, it contains inactive ingredients like cellulose, gelatin, stearic acid, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, and mica, which are standard binders and fillers used in capsules.
Will this help with dry skin?
Hydrolyzed collagen is possibly effective for dry skin, and hyaluronic acid is possibly effective for dry eye. Both have some evidence, though the strength of that evidence varies. It's worth a try if dryness is your main concern.

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Sources & How We Checked

Biotin Plus'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.

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 10 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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
  4. 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

See these in context on the Biotin monograph →

Collagen Peptides 2 references
  1. Trc T, Bohmová J. Efficacy and tolerance of enzymatic hydrolysed collagen (EHC) vs. glucosamine sulphate (GS) in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Int Orthop. 2011;35(3):341-8. PubMed
  2. Evans M, Lewis ED, Zakaria N, Pelipyagina T, Guthrie N. A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study to evaluate the efficacy of a freshwater marine collagen on skin wrinkles and elasticity. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021;20(3):825-834. PubMed

See these in context on the Collagen Peptides monograph →

Hyaluronic Acid 4 references
  1. Park Y, Song JS, Choi CY, Yoon KC, Lee HK, Kim HS. A randomized multicenter study comparing 0.1%, 0.15%, and 0.3% sodium hyaluronate with 0.05% cyclosporine in the treatment of dry eye. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2017;33(2):66-72. PubMed
  2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Do Not Use Needle-Free Devices for Injection of Dermal Fillers - FDA Safety Communication. October 8, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-needle-free-devices-injection
  3. Disphanurat W, Srisantithum B. Efficacy and safety of 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol combined with hyaluronic acid vs 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol or hyaluronic acid alone in melasma treatment: A randomized evaluator-blind trial. J C PubMed
  4. Humbert P, Mikosinki J, Benchikhi H, Allaert FA. Efficacy and safety of a gauze pad containing hyaluronic acid in treatment of leg ulcers of venous or mixed origin: a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Int Wound J 2013;10(2):159-66. PubMed

See these in context on the Hyaluronic Acid monograph →

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