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Super Biotin 6000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by GNC

Tablet Or Pill Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Super Biotin 6000 mcg is a dietary supplement by GNC with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair growth and thinning hair, brittle nails, skin health.Based on those ingredients, 208 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pantesin Pantethine, Inositol. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Super Biotin 6000 mcg by GNC

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Super Biotin 6000 mcg contains three active ingredients. Biotin, the headline ingredient at 6000 micrograms per tablet, is a B vitamin your body needs for healthy hair, skin, and nails, and for converting food into energy.

Inositol and pantethine (a form of pantothenic acid, or B5) round out the formula. The tablet also contains two inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate and cellulose — which help hold it together.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: Support healthy hair, skin and nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: Alopecia areata, Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis, Hair loss — and 2 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: Inositol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Psoriasis.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a dry, flaky scalp condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say whether it works.

Inositol shows possible effectiveness for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), metabolic syndrome, and preterm labor prevention, though research is still ongoing. Pantethine may be effective for high cholesterol (hyperlipoproteinemia), but evidence for other uses is insufficient at this time.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Biotin Inositol Pantethine

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body flushes excess amounts through your urine. The most common side effect reported with high-dose biotin (300 mg daily) was mild diarrhea in a small number of cases.

One rare case report linked very high-dose biotin to a serious inflammatory condition, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Inositol and pantethine are also generally well tolerated; their main side effects are mild digestive complaints — diarrhea, gas, nausea, bloating, and flatulence.

Because long-term safety data for pantethine are limited, discuss high-dose or long-term use with your doctor. For pregnancy, biotin is likely safe at normal amounts, inositol is possibly safe but should be used only under medical supervision, and pantethine's safety in pregnancy and breastfeeding is not well established — talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Biotin Inositol Pantethine

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 3 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Inositol, Pantethine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 208 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking Super Biotin 6000 mcg, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (such as warfarin or aspirin) — pantethine may theoretically increase bleeding risk. Also check if you take antidiabetes medications, since inositol might lower blood sugar further and raise the risk of hypoglycemia.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is mainly useful if you have biotin deficiency or are interested in inositol or pantethine for specific conditions like PCOS or high cholesterol. If you take blood thinners, antidiabetes medications, or antiplatelet drugs, check your exact medications with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Pregnant or nursing? Talk with your healthcare provider first — safety data vary by ingredient.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2017.

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 6000 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand GNC
Barcode (UPC) 048107121587
Net contents 150 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 22, 2017
DSLD ID 75070
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
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 6000 mcg by GNC, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
UPC/BARCODE
048107121587
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin6000 mcg2000%
Inositol100 mg--
Pantesin Pantethine50 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Pantesin Pantesin is a registered trademark of Kyowa Pharma Chemical Co. Ltd.

General Statements

Actual size

Our highest potency formula Supports healthy hair, skin & nails

Potency verified by GNC procedure #5003. Conforms to USP <2091> for weight. Meets USP <2040> disintegration.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General

CODE 289113 ARG

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one tablet daily.

Formulation

No sugar, no starch, no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, no preservatives, sodium free, no wheat, gluten free, no corn, no soy, no dairy, yeast free.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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 6000 mcg by GNC label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Super Biotin 6000 mcg by GNC

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Biotin

No known
interactions
6000 mcg per serving

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

Inositol

Interacts with
86 drugs
100 mg per serving

Inositol is a sugar alcohol made naturally in the body and found in many foods, and it is sold as a supplement (often myo-inositol) mainly for PCOS, m...

Inositol monograph & interactions

Pantesin Pantethine

Interacts with
122 drugs
50 mg per serving

Pantethine is a derivative of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) that some studies suggest may modestly lower cholesterol and triglycerides. The evidence i...

Pantesin Pantethine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Super Biotin 6000 mcg by GNC Drug Interactions

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208Drugs
208 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Super Biotin 6000 mcg with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Pantesin Pantethine1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, pantethine might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Some evidence suggests that pantethine reduces platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B

Inositol1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking inositol with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that inositol lowers blood glucose levels and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence A
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Super Biotin 6000 mcg, from the product label.

GNC

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Name
General Nutrition Corporation
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15222
Phone Number
1-888-462-2548
Web Address
gnc.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Super Biotin 6000 mcg by GNC: Common Questions

Does Super Biotin 6000 mcg by GNC interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Super Biotin 6000 mcg has a known interaction with 208 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Super Biotin 6000 mcg contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 every day at this dose?
Yes, biotin is generally well tolerated at high doses because excess is excreted in your urine. However, because this is a high-dose supplement (6000 mcg), it's still worth checking with your doctor first — especially if you have any underlying conditions or take medications.
Will this product help my hair or nails grow?
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which can cause hair loss. If you don't have a deficiency, the evidence that biotin helps hair or nails grow isn't established yet. Talk with your doctor about whether testing for deficiency makes sense for you.
What's pantethine and why is it in here?
Pantethine is a form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5). It may help with high cholesterol, though the evidence is still limited. It's included as a supporting ingredient alongside biotin and inositol.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
Biotin in this product is likely safe in pregnancy at normal amounts, but inositol is only possibly safe and should be used only under medical supervision, and pantethine's safety in pregnancy hasn't been well studied. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it — they can help you decide what's right for your situation.
What's inositol doing in a biotin supplement?
Inositol is a B-like compound that may help with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), metabolic syndrome, and preterm labor prevention. It's added here as part of a formula designed to support overall health, though the main star is still biotin.
What side effects should I watch for?
The most common side effects are mild digestive complaints — diarrhea, nausea, bloating, gas, and stomach discomfort. These are usually mild and often go away. If they persist or you have unusual symptoms like itching or difficulty breathing, stop and talk with your doctor.

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The 27 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 →

Inositol 14 references
  1. Palatnik A, Frolov K, Fux M, Benjamin J. Double-blind, controlled, crossover trial of inositol versus fluvoxamine for the treatment of panic disorder. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2001;21:335-9.. PubMed
  2. Allan SJ, Kavanagh GM, Herd RM, Savin JA. The effect of inositol supplements on the psoriasis of patients taking lithium: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Br J Dermatol 2004;150:966-9. PubMed
  3. Machado-Vieira R, Viale CI, Kapczinski F. Mania associated with an energy drink: the possible role of caffeine, taurine, and inositol. Can J Psychiatry 2001;46:454-5. PubMed
  4. Kamenov Z, Kolarov G, Gateva A, Carlomagno G, Genazzani AD. Ovulation induction with myo-inositol alone and in combination with clomiphene citrate in polycystic ovarian syndrome patients with insulin resistance. Gynecol Endocrinol 2015;31(2):131-5. PubMed
  5. Matarrelli B, Vitacolonna E, D'Angelo M, et al. Effect of dietary myo-inositol supplementation in pregnancy on the incidence of maternal gestational diabetes mellitus and fetal outcomes: a randomized controlled trial. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2013;26(1 PubMed
  6. Mukai T, Kishi T, Matsuda Y, Iwata N. A meta-analysis of inositol for depression and anxiety disorders. Hum Psychopharmacol 2014;29(1):55-63. PubMed
  7. Farren M, Daly N, McKeating A, Kinsley B, Turner MJ, Daly S. The Prevention of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus With Antenatal Oral Inositol Supplementation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Diabetes Care. 2017;40(6):759-63. PubMed
  8. Zheng X, Liu Z, Zhang Y, et al. Relationship Between Myo-Inositol Supplementary and Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis. Medicine (Baltimore). 2015;94(42):e1604. PubMed
  9. Crawford TJ, Crowther CA, Alsweiler J, Brown J. Antenatal dietary supplementation with myo-inositol in women during pregnancy for preventing gestational diabetes. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(12):CD011507. PubMed
  10. Maurizi AR, Menduni M, Del Toro R, et al. A pilot study of D-chiro-inositol plus folic acid in overweight patients with type 1 diabetes. Acta Diabetol. 2017;54(4):361-65. PubMed
  11. Leppink EW, Redden SA, Grant JE. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of inositol in trichotillomania. Int Clin Psychopharmacol. 2017;32(2):107-14. PubMed
  12. Lam S, Mandrekar SJ, Gesthalter Y. A Randomized Phase IIb Trial of myo-Inositol in Smokers with Bronchial Dysplasia. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2016;9(12):906-14.
  13. Wozniak J, Faraone SV, Chan J, et al. A randomized clinical trial of high eicosapentaenoic acid omega-3 fatty acids and inositol as monotherapy and in combination in the treatment of pediatric bipolar spectrum disorders: a pilot study. J Clin Psychiatry. PubMed
  14. Vitale SG, Corrado F, Caruso S, et al. Myo-inositol supplementation to prevent gestational diabetes in overweight non-obese women: bioelectrical impedance analysis, metabolic aspects, obstetric and neonatal outcomes - a randomized and open-label, placebo-

See these in context on the Inositol monograph →

Pantethine 9 references
  1. Da Col PG, Cattin L, Fonda M, et al. Pantethine in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia: a randomized double-blind trial versus tiadenol. Curr Ther Res 1984;36:314-22.
  2. Rubba P, Postaiglione B, De Simone F, et al. Comparative evaluation of the lipid-lowering effects of fenofibrate and pantethine in type II hyperlipoproteinemia. Curr Ther Res 1985;38:719-27.
  3. Coronel F, Tornero F, Torrente J, et al. Treatment of hyperlipemia in diabetic patients on dialysis with a physiological substance. Am J Nephrol 1991;11:32-6.. PubMed
  4. Agrati AM, Ambrosi G, Ferraro G, Palmieri. Gemfibrozil efficacy vs pantethine in dyslipoproteinemic patients: a controlled study. Curr Ther Res 1989;45:650-63.
  5. Rumberger, J. A., Napolitano, J., Azumano, I., Kamiya, T., and Evans, M. Pantethine, a derivative of vitamin B(5) used as a nutritional supplement, favorably alters low-density lipoprotein cholesterol metabolism in low- to moderate-cardiovascular risk No
  6. Hiramatsu, K., Nozaki, H., and Arimori, S. Influence of pantethine on platelet volume, microviscosity, lipid composition and functions in diabetes mellitus with hyperlipidemia. Tokai J.Exp.Clin.Med. 1981;6(1):49-57.
  7. McRae MP. Treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia with pantethine: A review and analysis of efficacy and tolerability. Nutrition Res 2005;25:319-333. DOI
  8. Cattin, L., Da Col, P. G., Fonda, M., Mameli, M. G., and Fergulio, G. A. Treatment of hypercholesterolemia with pantethine and fenofibrate; open randomized study on 43 subjects. Current Therapeutic Research 1985;38(Sep):386-395.
  9. Evans M, Rumberger JA, Azumano I, Napolitano JJ, Citrolo D, Kamiya T. Pantethine, a derivative of vitamin B5, favorably alters total, LDL and non-HDL cholesterol in low to moderate cardiovascular risk subjects eligible for statin therapy: a triple-blinded

See these in context on the Pantethine monograph →

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