Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nature Made
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Maximum Strength 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
Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 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 Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 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 is straightforward: it's one active ingredient, biotin, at a high dose of 5,000 micrograms per softgel. Biotin is a B vitamin that your body needs to process fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids.
The softgel also contains inactive ingredients—soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, beeswax, water, rapeseed lecithin, and carmine—that help deliver and color the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which can happen if you're not getting enough from food or if you have certain absorption problems. For other uses—multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata)—the evidence either suggests it probably won't help or isn't strong enough to say either way.
If you're thinking about this for something other than a proven deficiency, talk it over with your doctor first.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at high doses, because your body gets rid of what it doesn't use through your urine. The main caution is that while normal dietary amounts and those in prenatal vitamins are fine, high-dose supplements like this one warrant a conversation with your doctor beforehand.
Rare side effects at very high doses include mild diarrhea; one case report linked biotin at 10 mg daily (much higher than this product) to a serious inflammatory condition, but that's been a one-off and the cause was unclear.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin with any medications. Still, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this high-dose supplement alongside anything else you're on—they'll know your full picture.
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 a solid choice. For other reasons—stronger nails, better hair, or skin conditions—the evidence doesn't back it up, so check with your doctor about whether it makes sense for you.
Since it's a high-dose supplement, run it by your own pharmacist or doctor before you start, especially if you're on other medications or have any ongoing health issues.
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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 Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature Made |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 031604031718 |
| Net contents | 60 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 22, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 287808 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 mcg by Nature Made, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Water, Rapeseed Lecithin, Carmine
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General Statements
#1 pharmacist recommended vitamin & supplement brand Based on Pharmacy Times Survey of pharmacists recommending Letter Vitamin Supplements.
Everyday Value
Seals/Symbols
USP Verified Dietary Supplement
Formulation
May help support healthy hair, skin and nails For those diagnosed with very low levels of biotin Maximum 5,000 mcg - For adults deficient in biotin, as diagnosed by their physician using appropriate biomarkers.
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
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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Adults, consult your physician before use. Take one softgel daily, with water and a meal.
Storage
Store tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
Precautions
Store tightly closed, in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing. Caution: Do not exceed 1 softgel daily unless recommended by your physician.
Biotin may interfere with lab tests. If you are taking medication or planning to undergo lab testing, consult your physician before use.
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Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 mcg by Nature Made label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 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 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: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Water, Rapeseed Lecithin, Carmine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 mcg by Nature Made Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Maximum Strength 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 Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 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
Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 mcg by Nature Made: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Maximum Strength 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
Maximum Strength 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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