Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Viva Vitamins
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Magna Biotin 5,000 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
Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Viva 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 Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg by Viva 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, a B vitamin, at 5,000 micrograms (mcg) per capsule. Biotin plays a role in how your body processes fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids — the building blocks of protein.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients (binders and fillers): calcium carbonate, gelatin, silica, and vegetable magnesium stearate. These help form and preserve the capsule but aren't the working part of the supplement.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — a shortage of this vitamin in your body. For other uses, the evidence is less clear.
It's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis (MS) and seborrheic dermatitis (a scalp and skin condition). For alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.
If you're thinking about biotin for a specific condition, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether the evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess amounts in your urine. At this high dose (5,000 mcg), mild diarrhea has been rarely reported.
One very rare case report linked high-dose biotin plus another B vitamin to a serious lung and heart inflammation, but it's unclear whether biotin caused it or if other factors were involved — no similar cases have been reported since. The safety notes caution that you should discuss high-dose biotin supplements with your doctor before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or on other medications.
Amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are considered appropriate, but this is a concentrated supplement dose.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. Still, it's wise to mention it to your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially at this high dose.
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.
Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg is well tolerated and has no documented drug interactions. It's useful if you have a biotin deficiency.
Before you start, talk with your doctor or pharmacist — particularly because this is a high dose and they'll want to know if it fits with your health and any other treatments you're on.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 26, 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 Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Viva Vitamins |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 726899225644 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 26, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 238779 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, 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 Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg by Viva Vitamins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Gelatin, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one or more capsule per day.
Formula
One of the Vitamin B family, biotin is best known for its role in healthy hair growth. However, this nutrient is also essential for the formation of nucleic acids and glycogen, and is needed for the synthesis of several of the non-essential amino acids.
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.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
Formulation
Supports hair, skin, and nail health
Contains No: Sugar, yeast, wheat, milk, lactose, soy, gluten, fish, preservatives, artificial flavor or color.
Made in the USA
Non-GMO
Manufactured in an NSF - GMP Certified facility
General Statements
We always use the highest quality ingredients Premium formulas
In God we trust
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
2017 Manufactured exclusively for Viva Vitamins
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Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg by Viva 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 Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg by Viva Vitamins
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 container60 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: Calcium Carbonate, Gelatin, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg by Viva Vitamins Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Magna Biotin 5,000 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 Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg, from the product label.
Viva Vitamins
- Name
- Viva Vitamins
- City
- Santa Clarita
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91355
- Web Address
- www.vivavitamins.com
Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg by Viva Vitamins: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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Why does the label say to check with my doctor about high-dose biotin?
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The Full Monographs Behind Magna Biotin 5,000 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Magna Biotin 5,000 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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