Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg) Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Freeda
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 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
Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg) is a dietary supplement by Freeda 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 Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg) by Freeda
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: D-Biotin (also called biotin), a B vitamin at a dose of 2.5 mg (2500 mcg) per tablet. The inactive ingredients are cellulose, calcium phosphate, vegetarian stearate, silica, and croscarmellose sodium — these are fillers and binders that help hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency itself. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), and alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) — the evidence either suggests it probably won't help (MS and seborrheic dermatitis) or there isn't enough reliable evidence to say (alopecia areata).
If you're taking this for one of those other conditions, talk with your doctor about what the research actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes the excess in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea — only a small number of people taking very high doses (like 300 mg daily) reported it.
There is one isolated case report of a woman who developed inflammation in the lining around the heart and lungs after taking biotin along with another supplement and a heart medication, but it's unclear what actually caused it, and no similar cases have been reported since. The safety notes advise checking with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements, especially if you're not deficient in biotin.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check in this product. Still, use the search tool on this page to verify your exact medications, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting if you're on any prescription drug or have questions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a straightforward biotin supplement — good if you actually have a biotin deficiency and tolerate the dose well. It's generally safe even at higher levels, though the manufacturer recommends checking with your doctor before you start, particularly if you're taking it at this higher dose.
If you're considering it for hair loss, skin problems, or multiple sclerosis, the evidence is weak or negative, so have that conversation with your doctor first. Run your medications through the tool on this page, then confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it makes sense for you.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2020.
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 Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg), straight from the product label.
| Brand | Freeda |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 758487029617 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 22, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 221431 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg) by Freeda, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| D-Biotin | 2500 mcg | 8333% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Calcium Phosphate, Vegetarian Stearate, Silica, Croscarmellose Sodium
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Formulation
No gluten No lactose No artificial colors No artificial flavors No animal derivatives No sugar or starch No gelatin No yeast
Vegan
Seals/Symbols
Manufactured in a GMP certified facility in the USA
NSKC (New Square Rabbinical Kashrus Council) OU Pareve (Kosher)
General Statements
Freeda since 1928
FDA Statement of Identity
Vitamin Supplement
Formula
NSKC (New Square Rabbinical Kashrus Council) OU Pareve (Kosher)
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults, take one (1) tablet daily preferably with food and liquid.
Storage
Store product at room temperature. Do not expose to excessive heat or moisture.
Precautions
Keep this product out of the reach of children.
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Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg) by Freeda 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 Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg) by Freeda
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 Amounts shown are per serving.
D-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...
D-Biotin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Calcium Phosphate, Vegetarian Stearate, Silica, Croscarmellose Sodium. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg) by Freeda Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 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 Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg), from the product label.
Freeda
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- Freeda Health
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11210
- Phone Number
- 1-800-777-3737
- Web Address
- www.freedahealth.com
Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg) by Freeda: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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The Full Monographs Behind Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 mcg)’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Natural Biotin 2.5 mg (2500 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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