Biotin

Biotin is an essential water-soluble vitamin, also known as vitamin H, that plays a vital role in major physiological processes including fatty acid synthesis, amino acid catabolism, and gluconeogenesis. It acts as a crucial coenzyme for mitochondrial carboxylases, directly supporting epidermal cell growth and improving the keratin structure of hair roots and nail beds. Clinically, biotin supplements are widely prescribed to manage hair loss, strengthen weak or brittle nails, and alleviate dermatological conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

Indicated for hair loss, weak, brittle or splitting nails, and eczema & dermatitis.

Herbal and Nutraceuticals

Water-soluble Vitamin / Coenzyme

Biotin is an essential vitamin involved in vital physiological functions like fatty acid synthesis, amino acid catabolism, and gluconeogenesis. It influences epidermal cell growth, functions as a coenzyme for mitochondrial carboxylases in hair roots, and improves keratin structure.

Acts as a cofactor in the enzymatic carboxylation of pyruvate and acetyl-CoA. It improves keratin structure in hair roots and supports the growth and renewal of epidermal cells for skin, hair, and nails.

Adults generally take 1-3 tablets per day. Children (with deficiency): 5-10 tablets daily, crushed and mixed with water or fruit juice. Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) is 30 mcg/day for adults and 30-35 mcg/day during pregnancy and lactation.

Administered orally as advised by a physician. For children, tablets can be crushed and mixed with water or fruit juice.

If a dose is missed, take it as soon as remembered. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume the regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Well tolerated at recommended doses. No biotin toxicity has been reported even with high supplementations of up to 200 mg orally or 20 mg intravenously per day.

Should be used according to medical advice. Excessive consumption of raw egg whites can interfere with biotin absorption.

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Anticonvulsant drugs lower the plasma level of biotin. Antibiotic use may decrease the biotin contribution from the microflora of the large intestine.

Excessive consumption of raw egg whites interferes with biotin absorption due to the presence of avidin.

Sufficient clinical data is not available for high-dose therapeutic use in pregnant women, though the recommended dietary allowance is 30 mcg/day. Use with medical guidance.

The recommended dietary allowance during lactation is 35 mcg/day. Consult a physician before use.

Used in children for specific deficiency states under medical supervision, typically 5-10 tablets daily crushed and mixed with water or fruit juice.

Generally well tolerated in elderly individuals at recommended dosages, though medical consultation is advised.

No specific restrictions for mild renal or hepatic impairment, but should be used under medical guidance.

No serious toxicity or overdose effects have been reported since it is a water-soluble vitamin and excess amounts are typically excreted by the body.

Store in a cool and dry place, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Biotin is a heterocyclic monocarboxylic acid consisting of a tetrahydrothiophene ring fused with a urea (imidazolone) ring system.