Super Biotin 5000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Super Biotin 5000 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
Super Biotin 5000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World 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 Super Biotin 5000 mcg by Vitamin World
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 is straightforward: one active ingredient, biotin (a B vitamin), at 5000 micrograms per capsule. The remaining ingredients are inactive — dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, gelatin, silica, and vegetable magnesium stearate — which serve as fillers, binders, and capsule material.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, so if you've been diagnosed with low biotin levels, this supplement addresses that directly. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (scalp inflammation and flaking), or alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) — the evidence we hold is insufficient or points toward ineffectiveness.
If you're considering biotin for hair, skin, or a specific condition, that's worth discussing with your doctor to weigh what the research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because excess is removed in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea in a small number of people.
One isolated case report linked high-dose biotin (paired with other supplements) to a rare chest inflammation, but the connection remains unclear and no similar cases have been reported since. For pregnancy and lactation, biotin is rated likely safe — amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate.
However, before taking a high-dose supplement like this one, check with your doctor first to make sure it fits your individual situation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for biotin. That said, since this is a high-dose supplement, mention it to your doctor or pharmacist when you review your medications — it's always smart to confirm everything works well together.
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've been diagnosed with biotin deficiency, this supplement is a straightforward fix. For hair, skin, or neurological concerns, the evidence doesn't support biotin as a proven treatment.
High-dose biotin is generally well tolerated, but discuss it with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially during pregnancy or if you have any underlying health conditions.
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 Apr 25, 2013.
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 Super Biotin 5000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitamin World |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766443134305 |
| Net contents | 60 Rapid Release Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 20764 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Super Biotin 5000 mcg by Vitamin World, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Gelatin, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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General
PROD. #13430 B13430 05C
General Statements
Vitamin World products are subject to critically stringent quality assurance analysis. Our state-of-the-art laboratory, manufacturing and packaging facilities insure the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. Your health & safety are our first priority!
Supports Healthy Hair, Skin & Nails*
Seals/Symbols
QA QUALITY ASSURED
Get healthy.
Formulation
No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Milk, No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.
Precautions
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Brand IP Statement(s)
(C)2008 Vitamin World, Inc.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
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.
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Super Biotin 5000 mcg by Vitamin World 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 Super Biotin 5000 mcg by Vitamin World
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Gelatin, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Super Biotin 5000 mcg by Vitamin World Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Super Biotin 5000 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 Super Biotin 5000 mcg, from the product label.
Vitamin World
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- Vitamin World, Inc.
- City
- Ronkonkoma
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11779
Super Biotin 5000 mcg by Vitamin World: 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 Super Biotin 5000 mcg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Super Biotin 5000 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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