Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nature Made
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg 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
Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg is a dietary supplement by Nature Made 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 Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg by Nature Made
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 one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin your body needs for hair, skin, and nail health, and for converting food into energy. The softgel also contains inactive ingredients (soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, water, rapeseed lecithin, and colors) that help deliver the biotin.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency—which is rare but can happen with certain conditions or medications. For hair loss (alopecia areata), the evidence isn't established enough to rate it.
For multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (scaly, itchy skin), biotin appears to be ineffective based on available evidence.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body clears what it doesn't need through urine. Very rarely, high-dose biotin has been linked to mild diarrhea.
One isolated case report described a reaction when biotin was combined with another supplement and a prescription medication, but it's unclear what caused it and no similar cases have been reported since. Because this is a high-dose product, talk it over with your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other supplements.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin with any medication types.
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.
If you have a biotin deficiency, this product is likely to help. For other uses like hair loss or skin conditions, the evidence doesn't support it.
The dose is high, so check with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, particularly if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, 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 16, 2022.
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 Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature Made |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 150 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 270952 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel 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 Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg by Nature Made, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 2500 mcg | 8333% |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Water, Rapeseed Lecithin, Colors added
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
#1 pharmacist recommended
Value size
Seals/Symbols
USP Verified Dietary Supplement
Formulation
May help support healthy hair, skin and nails In those deficient in biotin
No synthetic dyes - colors derived from natural sources No artificial flavors Gluten free
USP has tested and verified ingredients, potency and manufacturing process. USP sets official standards for dietary supplements. www.uspverified.org Based on Pharmacy Times Survey of pharmacists recommending Letter Vitamin Supplements.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults, take 1 softgel daily with water and a meal.
Storage
Store tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
Precautions
Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing.
Caution: Biotin may interfere with lab tests.
If you are taking medication or planning to undergo lab testing, consult your physician before use.
Store tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
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Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg by Nature Made 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 Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg by Nature Made
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container150 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: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Water, Rapeseed Lecithin, Colors added. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg by Nature Made Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg. 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 Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg, from the product label.
Nature Made
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- Nature Made Nutritional Products
- City
- West Hills
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91309-9903
- Phone Number
- 1-800-276-2878
- Web Address
- www.NatureMade.com
Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg by Nature Made: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Extra Strength Biotin 2500 mcg'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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