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Dietary supplement

HiBiotin Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Allergy Research Group

Capsule Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

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.

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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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

HiBiotin is a single-ingredient supplement: biotin, a B vitamin your body needs to break down food and support healthy hair, skin, and nails. The inactive ingredients are hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, rice hull concentrate, gum arabic, and sunflower oil — these are the capsule and binder materials.

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: Support myelin synthesis and biotin metabolism.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Biotin-thiamine-responsive basal ganglia disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease), Multiple sclerosis (MS), Demyelination, Neurological health.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Multiple sclerosis (MS).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease), Biotin-thiamine-responsive basal ganglia disease.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — the condition you'd develop if you weren't getting enough of this vitamin from food. For other uses like hair loss (alopecia areata), multiple sclerosis, or seborrheic dermatitis, the evidence we have isn't strong enough to say whether it works.

If you're taking this for one of those reasons, talk with your doctor about what to realistically expect.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body gets rid of what it doesn't need in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea.

One case report described an unusual inflammatory reaction in a patient taking high-dose biotin along with other supplements and a heart medication, but it's unclear whether biotin was responsible. Normal dietary amounts and standard supplement doses are considered likely safe in pregnancy and lactation — though if you're thinking about a high-dose product, check with your doctor first.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

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 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. Still, check your exact medications with the search tool on this page before you start, just to be sure.

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.

HiBiotin works well if you have a biotin deficiency and need to correct it. If you're taking it for hair loss or skin concerns, the evidence doesn't back that up yet.

It's generally well tolerated and has no documented drug interactions, but chat with your pharmacist before starting if you take other medications — and if you're pregnant or thinking about a high-dose product, run it by your doctor.

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 Dec 18, 2021.

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 HiBiotin, straight from the product label.

Brand Allergy Research Group
Barcode (UPC) 713947770904
Net contents 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 18, 2021
DSLD ID 258217
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
713947770904
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin100 mg333333%

Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice hull concentrate, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil

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Label statements
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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.

Very high dose biotin

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.

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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.

See for yourself

HiBiotin by Allergy Research Group label

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

What’s inside

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 container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
100 mg 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

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Rice hull concentrate, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for HiBiotin, from the product label.

Allergy Research Group

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Name
Allergy Research Group
City
South Salt Lake
State
UT
ZipCode
84115
Phone Number
800-545-9960
Web Address
www.allergyresearchgroup.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

HiBiotin by Allergy Research Group: Common Questions

Does HiBiotin by Allergy Research Group interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in HiBiotin. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
HiBiotin contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Does biotin actually help with hair loss?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough to say it works for hair loss (alopecia areata). If that's why you're considering it, talk with your doctor about whether it's worth trying and what realistic results might look like.
Is biotin safe to take every day?
Yes — biotin is generally well tolerated even at fairly high doses because your body removes excess in your urine. Normal dietary and supplement amounts are considered safe.
Can I take biotin while pregnant?
Biotin is considered likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. If you're thinking about a high-dose supplement, though, check with your doctor first.
What does biotin actually do in my body?
Biotin is a B vitamin that helps your body break down food for energy and supports healthy hair, skin, and nails. It's also essential if you have a biotin deficiency.
What are the side effects of biotin?
High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea. One unusual case reported an inflammatory reaction in someone taking biotin alongside other supplements and a heart medication, but it's unclear whether biotin was responsible.

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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

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.

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
  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 →

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