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Dietary supplement

Super Biotin 5000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitamin World

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

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.

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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, at 5000 micrograms per capsule. The capsule also holds several inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, gelatin, silica, and vegetable magnesium stearate — which are fillers and binders that help form and stabilize the capsule.

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: Hair, skin, and nail health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Alopecia areata, Brittle nails, Biotin deficiency, Seborrheic dermatitis, Hair loss, Nail strength — and 1 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Possibly Ineffective" for Seborrheic dermatitis.
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alopecia areata, Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, the condition it's most commonly used for. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky skin condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence is either possibly ineffective or too thin to rate.

If you're taking biotin for hair, skin, or MS symptoms, talk with your doctor about whether it's the right choice for you.

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, even at fairly high doses, because your body sheds excess amounts in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea.

One case report described a woman who developed a rare type of inflammation (eosinophilic pleuropericarditis) after taking biotin along with another supplement and a heart medication, but it's unclear which substance — if any — caused it, and no other similar cases have been reported. Normal dietary amounts and standard supplement doses are considered appropriate, but if you're considering high-dose biotin, check with your doctor first.

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 for biotin with any medications in our data.

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.

Super Biotin 5000 mcg is a straightforward single-ingredient supplement with no known medication interactions. It's well tolerated at high doses.

If you're taking it for biotin deficiency, the evidence backs you up; for hair loss, skin conditions, or MS, the science is weak or doesn't support it. Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're on any medications or considering high doses.

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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
766443134305
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg1667%

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Gelatin, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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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.

See for yourself

Super Biotin 5000 mcg by Vitamin World label

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What’s inside

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 known
interactions
5000 mcg 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Gelatin, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Super Biotin 5000 mcg, from the product label.

Vitamin World

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Name
Vitamin World, Inc.
City
Ronkonkoma
State
NY
ZipCode
11779
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Super Biotin 5000 mcg by Vitamin World: Common Questions

Does Super Biotin 5000 mcg by Vitamin World interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Super Biotin 5000 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Super Biotin 5000 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 biotin safe to take if I'm pregnant or nursing?
Biotin is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. Normal dietary amounts and amounts from prenatal vitamins are fine, but if you're considering taking a high-dose supplement like this one, check with your doctor first to make sure it's right for you.
Can biotin really help with hair loss?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say. For alopecia areata (a specific type of hair loss), there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate biotin one way or the other. If hair loss is your reason for taking it, have a conversation with your doctor about whether it's likely to help your particular situation.
What are the side effects of high-dose biotin?
High-dose biotin is generally well tolerated. Rarely, it's caused mild diarrhea. One isolated case reported a rare type of inflammation in a person taking biotin along with another supplement and a heart medication, but whether biotin caused it is unknown, and no other similar cases exist.
Why is biotin in a 5000 mcg dose — is that high?
The product facts don't spell out what counts as 'high dose.' Since the safety notes caution you to check with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements, it's worth asking your pharmacist whether this particular dose fits that category for your situation.
Does biotin interact with any other supplements I might be taking?
The product facts cover medications but don't include interaction data for other supplements. Ask your pharmacist to check any other vitamins or supplements you're considering with this biotin.

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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

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.

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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