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 needs to process fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids. Each softgel delivers 5,000 micrograms (mcg), well above the typical daily need.
The inactive ingredients are soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, water, rapeseed lecithin, and carmine — standard capsule materials and carriers.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — the condition it's designed to treat. For other uses, the evidence is much weaker: it's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis, and there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it for hair loss (alopecia areata).
If you're taking it for one of those less-established uses, talk with your doctor about whether the research supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at high doses, because your body clears the excess through your urine. The most commonly reported side effect from high-dose biotin is mild diarrhea, and it's been rare.
One case report described a serious allergic reaction (eosinophilic pleuropericarditis) in someone taking biotin along with another supplement, but that person was also on a prescription drug — and it's unclear whether biotin was the culprit. For high-dose supplements like this one, check with your doctor first, especially if you're pregnant or planning to be — amounts from food and regular prenatal vitamins are fine, but high-dose products warrant a conversation with your healthcare provider.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. That said, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start, and let your doctor know you're taking it.
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.
This product works for biotin deficiency. If you're taking it for hair loss, skin conditions, or neurological issues, the evidence doesn't support those uses yet.
Because it's a high-dose supplement, talk with your doctor before starting — they'll want to know your reasons and make sure it fits your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.
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) | 031604027162 |
| Net contents | 50 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 302758 |
| 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 | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Water, Rapeseed Lecithin, Carmine
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General Statements
#1 pharmacist recommended Based on Pharmacy Times Survey of pharmacists recommending Letter Vitamin Supplements.
Strength levels of Biotin R regular 300 mcg or below E extra above 300 mcg up to 2,500 mcg M maximum above 2,500 mcg up to 5,000 mcg
Seals/Symbols
USP Verified Dietary Supplement
Formula
Maximum strength for adults diagnosed with very low levels of Biotin For those with biotin deficiency.
Nature Made Maximum Strength Biotin provides 5000 mcg of biotin, a B vitamin that supports carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Biotin may also help support healthy hair, skin and nails for those that are biotin deficient. For those with biotin deficiency. Based on Pharmacy Times Survey of pharmacist recommending letter vitamin supplements.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
M Maximum 5,000 mcg - Helps restore healthy levels of biotin in adults with very low levels, as diagnosed by their healthcare professional using appropriate biomarkers.
Colors derived from natural sources - no synthetic dyes
Colors derived from natural sources - no synthetic dyes 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.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: Consult your healthcare professional before use. Take one softgel daily with a meal. For easier swallowing, take with water before and during ingestion.
Storage
Keep bottle tightly closed. Store in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.
Precautions
Store 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 one softgel daily unless recommended by a healthcare professional. Some supplements may interact with certain medications and/or interfere with certain lab tests. If you are taking any medication and/or planning to undergo any clinical lab testing, consult your physician before taking this product.
If you are taking any medication and/or planning to undergo any clinical lab testing, consult your physician before taking this product.
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 Servings per container50 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
- 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
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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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