Biotin
Other Plain Vitamin Preparations
- Drug class
- Other Plain Vitamin Preparations
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 1,615
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Biotin is a vitamin preparation used to promote the regrowth of scalp and beard hair [1]. It belongs to the drug class of Other Plain Vitamin Preparations [1].
While not explicitly listed in the provided data, biotin is available under various brand names [N]. In the past 12 months, there have been 1615 adverse event reports associated with biotin [2]. The most frequently reported issues in these reports include fatigue, headache, issues with product dose omission, diarrhea, and off-label use [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
To regrow hair of scalp and beard
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 12fd5db7-aaaa-6d… · revised May 26, 2026 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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