HiBiotin Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking HiBiotin 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
HiBiotin is a dietary supplement by Allergy Research Group 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 HiBiotin by Allergy Research Group
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
HiBiotin is a straightforward single-ingredient product: biotin (also called vitamin B7), a B vitamin your body needs for hair, skin, and nail health, and for converting food into energy. The capsule itself contains inactive ingredients like hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and microcrystalline cellulose, which are common fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — a real shortage of the vitamin in your body. For other uses listed here, the evidence is weaker: it's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis, and there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to rate it for hair loss (alopecia areata).
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body clears excess amounts through your urine. The main caution: high-dose supplements are different from the amounts you'd get from food or a prenatal vitamin.
Discuss high-dose products with your doctor first. Mild diarrhea has been rarely reported with very high doses, and one isolated case report from France linked high-dose biotin to a serious inflammatory condition — but that involved other medications and factors, so the connection isn't clear.
Biotin is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation.
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.
If you have a diagnosed biotin deficiency, this product fits the bill. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nails without a deficiency, the evidence doesn't support that use yet.
Because it doesn't interact with medications we know of, most people can add it without worrying about drug interactions — but check with your pharmacist if you're on anything unusual or if you're considering a high-dose supplement.
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 Aug 23, 2020.
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 HiBiotin, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Allergy Research Group |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 713947770911 |
| Net contents | 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 233327 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| 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 HiBiotin by Allergy Research Group, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 100 mg | 333333% |
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Nu-MAG
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Formula
Very high dose biotin. Biotin is an essential coenzyme for a variety of carboxylation reactions, including the activation of acetylCoA carboxylase, a crucial enzyme in the normal, healthy synthesis of myelin.
Formulation
Gluten Free.
Hypoallergenic
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 capsule one to three times daily with meals, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Caution: Discontinue use for 15 days before any lab test that uses (strept)avidin-biotin technology.
Precautions
Caution: Discontinue use for 15 days before any lab test that uses (strept)avidin-biotin technology. Candidates include thyroid, cardiac, fertility, hormonal, bone metabolism, and other tests. Raised blood levels of biotin may interfere with results.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped.
General Statements
Includes 10 free capsules
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Nu-MAG is a trademark of RIBUS, Inc.
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.
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HiBiotin by Allergy Research Group 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 HiBiotin by Allergy Research Group
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 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: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Nu-MAG. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
HiBiotin by Allergy Research Group Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in HiBiotin. 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 HiBiotin, from the product label.
Allergy Research Group
See all Allergy Research Group products- Name
- Allergy Research Group
- City
- South Salt Lake
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84115
- Phone Number
- 800-545-9960
- Web Address
- www.allergyresearchgroup.com
HiBiotin by Allergy Research Group: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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 HiBiotin’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
HiBiotin'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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