Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Real Food Biotin 5,000 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
Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Swanson 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 Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg by Swanson
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 that your body needs to break down food and convert it into energy. Biotin is also involved in the growth of hair, skin, and nails.
Each capsule provides 5,000 micrograms — a high-dose supplement form, since typical food sources and standard prenatal vitamins provide much smaller amounts. The inactive ingredients are hypromellose (a capsule material), rice concentrate, and rice extract blend (fillers).
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen if you have malabsorption issues or certain genetic conditions. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly skin condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence either suggests it probably doesn't help or isn't strong enough to say.
If you're taking this for one of those other reasons, talk with your pharmacist about whether the evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at high doses, because your body excretes excess amounts in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely been linked to mild diarrhea; two patients taking 300 mg daily reported transient mild diarrhea.
One case report described a woman who developed inflammation around the heart and lungs after taking biotin 10 mg daily along with other supplements for 2 months, but whether biotin was the cause remains unclear, and no similar cases have been reported since. Pregnancy and lactation: 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 (this product is high-dose).
Normal dietary and supplement amounts are considered fine.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin with any medications. That said, run your exact drugs through the checker on this page or ask your pharmacist to review them, especially if you're on anything for a serious condition.
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.
Real Food Biotin is a solid choice if you have a biotin deficiency or want to try high-dose biotin for hair, skin, or nails — though the evidence for those last three is weak. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take any medications, check with your doctor first because this is a high-dose product.
No drug interactions are documented, but run your medications through the checker on this page to be sure.
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 Feb 25, 2019.
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 Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice concentrate, Rice extract Blend
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements
The beauty nutrient that nourishes hair, skin and nails
Science-Backed Quality Since 1969
Nourishes Hair, Skin & Nails
From Hummingbird tree
Formula
Biotin is part of the B-vitamin complex that supports energy production
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two veggie capsules per day with water.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Orgen-Bio is a registered trademark of Orgenetics, Inc.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only.
Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or if you have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Vitamin Supplement
General
SWU1039 Rev 1 06 25 18
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Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg by Swanson 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 Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg by Swanson
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container45 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: Hypromellose, Rice concentrate, Rice extract Blend. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg by Swanson Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Real Food Biotin 5,000 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 Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg, from the product label.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- swanson.com
Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg by Swanson: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Real Food Biotin 5,000 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Real Food Biotin 5,000 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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