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Dietary supplement

Megabiotin 10,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Cardiovascular Research

Softgel Capsule Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

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
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: biotin for metabolism and nutrient support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, Hair health, Skin health.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails.

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.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

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.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
50
UPC/BARCODE
752830679474
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin10 mg33333%

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Water, Purified, Titanium Dioxide

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Label statements
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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

See for yourself

Megabiotin 10,000 mcg by Cardiovascular Research label

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What’s inside

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 known
interactions
10 mg per serving Form: D-Biotin

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Water, Purified, Titanium Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Megabiotin 10,000 mcg, from the product label.

Cardiovascular Research

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Name
CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH, LTD.
Street Address
1061-B SHARY CIRCILE
City
CONCORD
State
CA
ZipCode
94518
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Megabiotin 10,000 mcg by Cardiovascular Research: Common Questions

Does Megabiotin 10,000 mcg by Cardiovascular Research interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Megabiotin 10,000 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Megabiotin 10,000 mcg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is this safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation at normal dietary amounts and standard prenatal vitamin doses. Because this is a high-dose supplement (10,000 mcg), check with your doctor first to make sure it's right for you before taking it.
What is biotin actually for?
Biotin is a B vitamin that helps your body convert food into energy and build skin, hair, and nails. It's likely effective if you have a true biotin deficiency, which is rare.
Could this help my hair loss?
For alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether biotin works. If you're concerned about hair loss, talk with your doctor to figure out what's causing it.
Are there any side effects?
High-dose biotin is rarely linked to mild diarrhea. One very unusual case reported inflammation of the heart lining in a woman taking very high doses of biotin and another supplement together, but no similar cases have been reported and cause-and-effect was never proven.
Why is the dose so high compared to what I need?
Your daily requirement is just a few micrograms, so 10,000 mcg is a supplemental dose meant to deliver far more than you'd get from food. That's why you should check with your doctor before taking it.

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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

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.

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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
  4. 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

See these in context on the Biotin monograph →

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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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