Megabiotin 10,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Megabiotin 10,000 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
Megabiotin 10,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Cardiovascular Research 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 Megabiotin 10,000 mcg by Cardiovascular Research
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 carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids — the building blocks of energy and tissue. At 10,000 micrograms per softgel capsule, this is well above the daily requirement (which is measured in micrograms), so it's a supplemental dose.
The inactive ingredients are soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, purified water, and titanium dioxide — these are the capsule shell and other materials that hold the biotin together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, a rare condition your doctor can confirm with a blood test. For multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin rash), the evidence suggests it's likely not effective based on available trials.
For alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), there isn't enough reliable evidence to know one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, and excess amounts are simply removed in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — for example, one study reported this in two people taking 300 mg daily (a much higher dose than this product).
One isolated case report described a woman who developed inflammation of the heart lining after taking high-dose biotin and pantothenic acid together, but no cause-and-effect was proven and no similar cases have been reported since. Because this is a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor before starting it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. Even so, it's smart to confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before adding any high-dose supplement.
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 is worth considering — your doctor can confirm that diagnosis. For other reasons, the evidence doesn't support its use.
Because it's a high-dose product, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first to make sure it fits your health picture.
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 Mar 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 Megabiotin 10,000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Cardiovascular Research |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 752830679474 |
| Net contents | 50 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 304412 |
| 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 Megabiotin 10,000 mcg by Cardiovascular Research, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 10 mg | 33333% |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Water, Purified, Titanium Dioxide
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Formula
Megabiotin is a B vitamin which may assist in metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and protein and is also an essential ingredient in human physiology.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions Take one softgel daily, or as directed by a physician.
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.
Formulation
This product is free of corn, yeast, wheat, and other common allergens. Gluten free, casein free
Precautions
Contains soy
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Megabiotin 10,000 mcg by Cardiovascular Research 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 Megabiotin 10,000 mcg by Cardiovascular Research
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, Purified, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Megabiotin 10,000 mcg by Cardiovascular Research Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Megabiotin 10,000 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 Megabiotin 10,000 mcg, from the product label.
Cardiovascular Research
See all Cardiovascular Research products- Name
- CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH, LTD.
- Street Address
- 1061-B SHARY CIRCILE
- City
- CONCORD
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 94518
Megabiotin 10,000 mcg by Cardiovascular Research: Common Questions
Does Megabiotin 10,000 mcg by Cardiovascular Research interact with any medications?
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Where does this information come from?
Is this safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
What is biotin actually for?
Could this help my hair loss?
Are there any side effects?
Why is the dose so high compared to what I need?
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The Full Monographs Behind Megabiotin 10,000 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Megabiotin 10,000 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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