Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Nutritional supplement and food labeling |
Dose: Oral Tablet/Capsule – 300 micrograms Frequency: once daily |
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Age: Adults |
Dose: Oral Tablet/Capsule – 1-3 tablets Frequency: daily Note: Or as directed |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Pediatric |
Dose: No approved pediatric dosage available Note: No approved pediatric dosage available |
Administration
- Take as directed
- Can be taken with or without food
Side Effect
- No side effects have been reported for biotin in amounts up to 10 milligrams a day
- Like other water soluble B-vitamins
- excess biotin is excreted in the urine
- Even when taken in high doses (2.500 mcg to treat hair and nail problems)
- there are no known side effects
- In people without disorders of biotin metabolism
- doses of up to 5 mg/day for two years were not associated with adverse effects
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Details coming soon
Data Sources
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