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Dietary supplement

Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Puritan's Pride Premium

Tablet Or Pill Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg is a dietary supplement by Puritan's Pride Premium 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 Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg by Puritan's Pride Premium

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 that your body uses to break down food and convert it into energy. You're getting 7500 micrograms per tablet — a fairly high dose compared to what most people need from food alone.

The inactive ingredients are dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, stearic acid, and magnesium stearate — these are standard tablet binders and fillers that help hold the biotin in tablet form.

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 support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Alopecia areata, Brittle nails, Biotin deficiency, Seborrheic dermatitis, Hair thinning, Nail strength — 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: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alopecia areata, Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, which is rare but can happen with certain medical conditions or medications. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (a flaky scalp condition), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence either doesn't support it or there simply isn't enough reliable data to say whether it works.

If you're considering this supplement for hair, skin, or a specific condition, talk with your doctor first about whether biotin is 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 high doses like the one in this product, because your body flushes out what it doesn't use through your urine. The main caution is that while normal dietary amounts and standard prenatal vitamin doses are safe, you should check with your doctor before taking high-dose biotin supplements — especially if you have any ongoing health conditions or take other medications.

Side effects are rare. A very small number of people taking high-dose biotin have reported mild diarrhea.

One isolated case report described a woman who developed inflammation around her heart and lungs after taking biotin along with other supplements, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause, and no similar cases have been reported since.

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 in our data for biotin with any medications. That said, use the interaction checker on this page with your exact medications — it's always worth confirming.

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.

This product is a straightforward biotin supplement, useful if you have a biotin deficiency and generally safe at this dose. If you're taking it for hair, skin, or a neurological condition, the evidence doesn't strongly support those uses.

Before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any health concerns, check with your doctor — high-dose biotin supplements warrant a quick conversation.

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 May 24, 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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Puritan's Pride Premium
Barcode (UPC) 025077185566
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2023
DSLD ID 285440
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg by Puritan's Pride Premium, 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)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
025077185566
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin7500 mcg2500%

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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General Statements

Shop online www.puritan.com Item No. 18556

Puritan's Pride supplements are produced from the finest raw materials under our stringent quality control standards. State-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging facilities ensure you the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. When it comes to your health...choose the best.

To reorder item # 18556 www.puritan.com 1-800-645-1030

FDA Statement of Identity

Vegetarian Vitamin Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet daily, preferably with a meal.

Formulation

No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.

Vegetarian Vitamin Supplement

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)

Copyright 2011 Puritan's Pride, Inc.

Seals/Symbols

QA Quality Assured

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Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg by Puritan's Pride Premium label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg by Puritan's Pride Premium

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
7500 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, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg by Puritan's Pride Premium Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Ultra Biotin 7500 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 Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg, from the product label.

Puritan's Pride Premium

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Name
Puritan's Pride, Inc.
City
Oakdale
State
NY
ZipCode
11769
Phone Number
1-800-645-1030
Web Address
www.puritan.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg by Puritan's Pride Premium: Common Questions

Does Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg by Puritan's Pride Premium interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Ultra Biotin 7500 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Ultra Biotin 7500 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 if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes — biotin is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. Normal dietary amounts and prenatal vitamin doses are fine. Just check with your doctor before taking a high-dose supplement like this one, since the safety data is strongest for regular amounts.
Can biotin help with hair loss?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say. Alopecia areata (a specific type of hair loss) has insufficient reliable evidence to rate whether biotin helps. If you're losing hair, talk with your doctor about what's actually causing it and whether biotin is worth trying.
What does biotin actually do in my body?
Biotin is a B vitamin that helps your body break down food and convert it into energy. It's also involved in keeping your skin, hair, and nails healthy — though that doesn't mean taking extra biotin will automatically improve them if you're not deficient.
Can I take too much biotin?
Excess biotin is filtered out by your kidneys and removed in your urine, so you can't really overdose on it. That said, high-dose supplements should be discussed with your doctor first, especially if you have other health conditions or take medications regularly.
What are the side effects?
Side effects are uncommon. Mild diarrhea has been rarely reported at very high doses. One isolated case linked biotin to heart and lung inflammation, but it's unclear if biotin was actually responsible, and nothing similar has been reported since.
What's the difference between this dose and biotin from food?
Most people get enough biotin from food like eggs, almonds, and fish. This 7500 microgram tablet is a much higher dose, which is why your doctor should clear it before you start — especially if you're taking other medications or have ongoing health concerns.

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The Full Monographs Behind Ultra Biotin 7500 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

Ultra Biotin 7500 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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