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 contains one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin your body uses to break down food and convert it into energy. You're getting 5,000 micrograms per softgel capsule.
The inactive ingredients are soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, water, soy lecithin, and added colors — these are the capsule and carrier materials that hold the biotin stable.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — if you're actually low in this vitamin, supplementing will help. For multiple sclerosis (MS) and seborrheic dermatitis (a scalp condition), the evidence suggests it's probably not effective.
For alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to say either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body clears excess amounts through urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; one case report described a French traveler who developed fluid around the heart and lungs after taking 10 mg daily for 2 months alongside other supplements and a heart medication, though it's unclear whether biotin was the cause.
The safety data advises checking with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements — amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine on their own.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't guarantee none exist, so run your exact medications through the search tool on this page 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.
If you have biotin deficiency, this supplement will help. For other reasons — hair, skin, or nerve conditions — the evidence doesn't support it.
Since this is a high-dose product, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you take other medications or supplements.
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 31, 2018.
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) | 031604029180 |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 31, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 179953 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel 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 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 | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Water, Soy Lecithin, Colors added
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General
List No. 2918 L201 Cat. A611 5A044
General Statements
Value size #1 pharmacist recommended
Maximum strength for adults diagnosed with very low levels of biotin
Biotin may also help support healthy hair, skin and nails for those that are biotin deficient. Strength levels of Biotin R Regular 300 mcg or below E Extra about 300 mcg up to 2,500 mcg M Maximum about 2,500 mcg up to 5,000 mcg M Maximum 5,000 mcg - Helps restore healthy levels of biotin in adults with very low levels, as diagnosed by their health care professional using appropriate biomarkers. For more information, visit NaturenMade.com
USP has tested and verified ingredients, potency, and manufacturing process. USP sets official standards for dietary supplements. www.uspverified.org. For those with biotin deficiency. Based on Pharmacy Times Survey of pharmacists recommending Letter Vitamin Supplements.
Seals/Symbols
USP Dietary Supplement Verified
Formula
Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 mcg
Nature Made Maximum Strength Biotin provides 5000 mcg of biotin, a B vitamin that supports carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.
Contains: Soy.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Colors derived from natural sources - No synthetic dyes No artificial flavors No preservatives No yeast or starch Gluten free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Consult your health care professional before use. Take one softgel daily, with a meal. For easier swallowing, take with water before and during ingestion.
Precautions
Caution: Do not exceed one softgel daily unless recommended by a health care professional.
Store in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing.
Contains: Soy.
Storage
Keep bottle tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
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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Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 mcg by Nature Made 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 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 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, Soy Lecithin, Colors added. 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
- Mission Hills
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91346-9606
- Phone Number
- 1-800-276-2878
- Web Address
- www.NatureMade.com
Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 mcg by Nature Made: Common Questions
Does Maximum Strength Biotin 5,000 mcg by Nature Made interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Is biotin safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
What is biotin actually for?
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Will this help my hair loss or thinning?
Do I need to take this with food?
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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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