High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking High Potency Biotin 1000 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
High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Basic Vitamins 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 High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg by Basic Vitamins
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 (also called vitamin B7), supplied at 1000 micrograms per tablet. Biotin is a B vitamin that plays a role in how your body breaks down and uses fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and carnauba wax — which serve as binders, fillers, and coating materials to form and stabilize the tablet.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen if you don't eat enough foods containing the vitamin or have certain digestive conditions. For other uses — hair loss (alopecia areata), seborrheic dermatitis (a type of skin inflammation), and multiple sclerosis — the evidence we hold is insufficient or suggests the vitamin may not be effective.
If you're considering biotin for one of those conditions, talk with your doctor about what the evidence actually shows and whether it's the right choice for you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — in one report, two patients taking 300 mg daily experienced transient mild diarrhea.
One case described a serious reaction (fluid inflammation around the heart and lungs) in a 76-year-old who took biotin alongside other supplements and medications, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Because this is a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor before starting it.
Biotin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, but amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate — discuss high-dose supplements with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. Even so, it's a high-dose supplement, so let your doctor or pharmacist know you're taking it before you start.
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.
High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg may be worth considering if you have a biotin deficiency confirmed by your doctor, or if you're exploring it for another reason they've discussed with you. Because it's a high dose — much more than you'd eat in a normal diet — mention it to your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you take any medications.
They can make sure it fits your health picture.
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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 High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Basic Vitamins |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 307610083240 |
| Net contents | 120 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 292241 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg by Basic Vitamins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 1000 mcg | 3333% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Hypromellose, Polyethylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Carnauba Wax
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Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Formulation
Promotes carbohydrate, protein & fat metabolism
Gluten free
No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Basic's High quality basics
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal.
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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High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg by Basic Vitamins 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 High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg by Basic Vitamins
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container120 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Magnesium Stearate, Hypromellose, Polyethylene Glycol, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Carnauba Wax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg by Basic Vitamins Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in High Potency Biotin 1000 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 High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg, from the product label.
Basic Vitamins
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- Basic Drugs, Inc.
- City
- Vandalia
- State
- OH
- ZipCode
- 45377
- Phone Number
- 937-898-4010
- Web Address
- www.basicvitamins.com
High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg by Basic Vitamins: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind High Potency Biotin 1000 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
High Potency Biotin 1000 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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