Mega Biotin 5000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Mega Biotin 5000 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
Mega Biotin 5000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Wonder Laboratories 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 Mega Biotin 5000 mcg by Wonder Laboratories
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 convert food into energy and support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Each capsule delivers 5000 micrograms (mcg)—well above the daily requirement—making it a high-dose supplement.
The inactive ingredients are vegetable cellulose, k-gelatin, and vegetable magnesium stearate, which are standard capsule materials and fillers.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency itself. For other uses, the evidence is weaker: it's rated possibly ineffective for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis, and there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate it for alopecia areata (hair loss).
If you're taking this to address hair, skin, or nail concerns, talk with your pharmacist about whether the evidence supports your specific goal.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body flushes out what it doesn't use in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea; one study reported this in 2 participants taking 300 mg daily.
There is one case report of a serious reaction (eosinophilic pleuropericarditis) in a patient taking biotin 10 mg along with other supplements and a heart medication, but no similar cases have been reported since, and it's unclear whether biotin was actually responsible. The safety data rates biotin as likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, though the facts advise checking with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product.
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.
Mega Biotin 5000 mcg is a straightforward, well-tolerated supplement if you're addressing a biotin deficiency or looking to support hair and nail health—though the evidence for those last two is mixed. Because this is a high-dose product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
No medication interactions are documented, but run your medications through the checker below if you want to be sure.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 19, 2021.
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 Mega Biotin 5000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Wonder Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 120 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 19, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 261154 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Mega Biotin 5000 mcg by Wonder Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, k-Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily preferably with a meal.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Biotin, a memberof the B-vitamin family, is an essential nutrient in human nutrition. It is involved in the biosynthesis of fatty acids, gluconeogenesis, energy production, the metabolism of the branched-chain amino acids (L-leucine, L-isoleucine, L-valine) and the denovo synthesis of purine nucleotides.
Precautions
Tamper Evident: Do not use this product if imprinted foil seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product.
Formulation
Mfg. in an FDA Registered Facility using Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration for maximum bioavailability.
Nutritionally supports hair & nail health Promotes sugar metabolism
Gluten free
Made in USA
Storage
Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature: 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees - 30 degrees C).
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intendedto diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Formula 207
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
KO Kosher Service
Formula
KO Kosher Service
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Mega Biotin 5000 mcg by Wonder Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Mega Biotin 5000 mcg by Wonder Laboratories
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 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: Vegetable Cellulose, K-Gelatin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Mega Biotin 5000 mcg by Wonder Laboratories Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Mega Biotin 5000 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 Mega Biotin 5000 mcg, from the product label.
Wonder Laboratories
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- Wonder Laboratories
- Street Address
- 115 S.C.T. Ct.
- City
- White House
- State
- TN
- ZipCode
- 37188
Mega Biotin 5000 mcg by Wonder Laboratories: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Mega Biotin 5000 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Mega Biotin 5000 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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