Biotin 5 mg

Composition of Biotin 5 mg

Biotin 5 mg contains Biotin 5 mg (Vitamin B7) tablets. It belongs to the Water-soluble vitamin (Vitamin B7) class of medicines.

Uses of Biotin 5 mg

• Treatment and prevention of biotin deficiency; supportive therapy for brittle nails
• hair thinning/hair fall related to deficiency; adjunct in certain metabolic disorders as advised by a doctor

Key benefits

• Helps correct biotin deficiency
• Supports healthy hair and nails in deficiency
• Supports skin health
• Supports energy and macronutrient metabolism

How Biotin 5 mg works

Biotin is a water‑soluble B‑complex vitamin that acts as a cofactor for carboxylase enzymes involved in fatty acid synthesis, gluconeogenesis and amino acid metabolism. It supports normal keratin infrastructure, helping maintain healthy hair, skin and nails when deficiency is present.

How to take Biotin 5 mg

Take by mouth as directed by your doctor. Commonly 1 tablet once daily with or without food; swallow with water. Maintain regular use; do not exceed recommended dose unless advised.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause serious harm, because the body passes surplus B vitamins out in the urine. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Biotin 5 mg

Most side effects of Biotin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• stomach upset
• diarrhea
• mild rash
• acne-like eruptions

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Biotin 5 mg

Warnings and precautions

Biotin can interfere with certain lab tests (especially thyroid function tests and cardiac troponin assays), potentially causing falsely high/low results—inform your doctor and lab before testing and consider stopping 48–72 hours prior if advised. Use caution in patients with unexplained symptoms being evaluated for heart attack or thyroid disease. If you develop allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty), stop and seek medical help.

Do not take Biotin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

May interfere with laboratory tests (troponin, TSH/T3/T4 and other immunoassays); long-term antibiotics may reduce biotin levels; anticonvulsants (e.g., carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone) may lower biotin levels; isotretinoin may affect biotin/skin symptoms

How to store Biotin 5 mg

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Biotin 5 mg

A supplement corrects a deficiency; it is not a general energy tonic. If you are on it for nerve symptoms, keep your review appointment so the underlying cause is looked for.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

A

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin supplement

Drug class:

Water-soluble vitamin (Vitamin B7)