Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Rising
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg 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
Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg is a dietary supplement by Rising 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 Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg by Rising
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
Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg contains one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin. The tablets also contain inactive ingredients (fillers and binders) — di-calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, and magnesium stearate — that help hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — a real but uncommon shortage of this B vitamin. For multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly, itchy scalp or face condition), the evidence we have suggests biotin is possibly ineffective.
For alopecia areata (sudden hair loss in patches), we don't have reliable evidence to rate whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea — two patients taking 300 mg daily reported it.
One isolated case report described a rare inflammation of the heart and lung lining in someone taking 10 mg biotin daily along with other supplements and medications, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Normal dietary amounts and amounts in prenatal vitamins are considered appropriate, but talk with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the biotin in this product. Run your exact medications through the interaction checker on this page to be sure, and mention this supplement to your doctor or pharmacist.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is a straightforward biotin supplement useful if you have a confirmed biotin deficiency. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or nails without a known deficiency, the evidence for those uses isn't strong.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or taking any other supplements or medications regularly.
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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 21, 2012.
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 Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Rising |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 364980126038 |
| Net contents | 30 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Nov 21, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 15741 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg by Rising, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 2500 mcg | 833% |
Other ingredients: Di-Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate
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General Statements
Discontinue immediately and consult your physician if you experience any side-effects.
Made in USA
For excellent nails.
*300 micrograms (mcg) is 100% of the US FDA Daily Value for biotin.
64980-126-03
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not use if blister packs have been opened.
Do not use if you have any known allergies or hypersensitivities to any of the ingredients.
Warnings: As with any drug or supplement, consult your physician before taking this product or if you are pregnant or nursing.
Consult a physician for use in children under 12.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one tablet daily with water as a nutritional supplement for adults, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
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 or illness.
Brand IP Statement(s)
*Appearex(R) is a registered trademark of Merz(R) Pharmaceuticals Inc. Nailex is not manufactured by, licensed from or approved by Merz(R) Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Rising does not claim bio-equivalence of Nail-ex(TM) to Appearex(R).
Compare to active ingredient in Appearex(R)*
For excellent nails.(TM)
Seals/Symbols
Rising
Storage
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a dry place at room temperature (59(0)F – 86(0)F).
Formula
Active Ingredient: Each tablet contains 2.5mg biotin as a nutritional supplement.
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Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg by Rising 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 Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg by Rising
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 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: Di-Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg by Rising Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg. 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 Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg, from the product label.
Rising
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- Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- City
- Paramus
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07652
Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg by Rising: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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The Full Monographs Behind Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Nail-Ex Biotin 2.5 mg'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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