Super Potency Biotin 5000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Super Potency 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 Potency Biotin 5000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Basic Vitamins 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 Potency Biotin 5000 mcg by Basic Vitamins
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 your body needs to convert food into energy and keep your hair, skin, and nails healthy. You're getting 5000 mcg per softgel capsule.
The rest—soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, beeswax, titanium dioxide, and purified water—are inactive ingredients that help form and deliver the capsule.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, a rare condition where your body doesn't have enough of this vitamin. For other uses—MS, seborrheic dermatitis (a scaly scalp condition), and hair loss—the evidence is either insufficient or points to no real benefit.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, and your body gets rid of excess through your urine. High-dose supplements are a different story: talk with your doctor before taking a product like this one.
The most common side effect at very high doses has been mild diarrhea, and there's one rare case report of inflammation in the lining around the heart and lungs, though it's unclear whether biotin was actually the cause.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for biotin in our data. Still, run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start, and let your doctor or pharmacist know you're taking it.
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 your doctor has diagnosed you with a biotin deficiency, this product can help. If you're thinking about taking it for hair, skin, or nails—or for MS or a scalp condition—the evidence doesn't support it.
Before you start, check with your own doctor or pharmacist, especially if you're taking other supplements or medications.
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 Jul 18, 2023.
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 Potency Biotin 5000 mcg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Basic Vitamins |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 307610086241 |
| Net contents | 120 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 18, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 292244 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Softgel 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 Potency Biotin 5000 mcg by Basic Vitamins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 16667% |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Purified
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Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken.
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.
Allergen: Contains Soy Ingredients.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Formulation
Promotes carbohydrate, protein & fat Metabolism* supports hair, skin & nails*
Gluten free
Rapid release liquid softgel
No artificial flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
Basic's High quality basics
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) softgel daily, preferably with a meal.
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.
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Super Potency Biotin 5000 mcg by Basic Vitamins 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 Super Potency Biotin 5000 mcg by Basic Vitamins
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container120 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: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Titanium Dioxide, Water, Purified. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Super Potency Biotin 5000 mcg by Basic Vitamins Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Super Potency 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 Potency Biotin 5000 mcg, from the product label.
Basic Vitamins
See all Basic Vitamins products- Name
- Basic Drugs, Inc.
- City
- Vandalia
- State
- Ohio
- ZipCode
- 45377
- Phone Number
- 937-898-4010
- Web Address
- www.basicvitamins.com
Super Potency Biotin 5000 mcg by Basic Vitamins: Common Questions
Does Super Potency Biotin 5000 mcg by Basic Vitamins interact with any medications?
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Where does this information come from?
Is biotin safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
What does biotin actually do?
Will this help my hair grow or stop hair loss?
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Does the 5000 mcg dose in this product need a doctor's approval?
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The Full Monographs Behind Super Potency 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 Potency 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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