What is Biotin?
Hair, skin and nail support supplement.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Biotin is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
A B vitamin used by enzymes that support hair, skin and nails.
What is it used for?
Hair, skin and nail support supplement. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Can interfere with some lab tests. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Tell your lab before blood tests, since biotin can skew some results. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Biotin in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as capsule. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.
Biotin is also prepared in combination with Minoxidil, Collagen, Thiamine (vitamin B1), Calcium pantothenate. See combination preparations in our library.