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Biotin

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Biotin belongs to the class of water-soluble vitamins that are a part of the vitamin B family. Primarily used to treat uncontrolled hair fall. It also plays an important role in your skin and nail health. Hair loss (alopecia) can affect your scalp or entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can result from heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of ageing. Anyone can lose hair on their head, but it's more common in men. Mostly it occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food.

Biotin contains Biotin. It plays a crucial role in healthy hair growth and loss prevention by increasing keratin levels in our bodies. Keratin is an essential protein that makes up your hair, skin and nails. Thus Biotin improves the hair structure, and hair colour strengthens the hair and increases the hair's resistance to mechanical and chemical damage. It also helps to reduce brittleness and supports nails, and promotes glowing and healthy skin.

You are advised to take Biotin as recommended it. Sometimes, you may experience common side effects such as nausea, cramping and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not consume Biotin if you are allergic to any components present in it. Consult your doctor before taking Biotin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Biotin should not be given to children unless recommended by a doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Biotin. Biotin is used with caution in dialysis patients and bleeding disorders before and during surgeries.

Uses of Biotin

Hair fall, Nail and skin health

Medicinal Benefits

Biotin contains Biotin. It plays a crucial role in healthy hair growth and hair loss prevention by increasing keratin levels in our bodies. Keratin is an essential protein that makes up your hair, skin, and nails. Thus Biotin improves the hair structure, and hair colour strengthens the hair and increases the hair's resistance to mechanical and chemical damage. It also helps to reduce brittleness and strengthens nails, and promotes glowing and healthy skin.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Biotin

  • Nausea
  • Cramping
  • Diarrhoea

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take Biotin if you're allergic to any ingredient in it. Consult your doctor before taking Biotin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Biotin should not be given to children unless recommended by a doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Biotin. Biotin is used with caution in dialysis patients, bleeding disorders, before and during surgeries, anaemia, liver diseases, and malabsorption (A condition that prevents absorption of nutrients).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Biotin may interact with a medication used to treat bipolar disorder (carbamazepine), and medications used to treat seizures (phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol and alcoholic beverages along with Biotin.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Biotin may interact with malabsorption, dialysis, kidney, liver problems and bleeding disorders. Please inform your doctor before taking the Biotin.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PRIMIDONE
  • Safety Advice

    • Safety Warning

      Alcohol

      caution

      It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Biotin. However, as a precautionary measure, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol.

    • Safety Warning

      Pregnancy

      caution

      Please consult your doctor before taking Biotin if you are pregnant or have any concerns regarding the Biotin. Your doctor will advise only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

    • Safety Warning

      Breast Feeding

      caution

      Consult your doctor before taking Biotin, and your doctor will decide whether Biotin can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

    • Safety Warning

      Driving

      caution

      Biotin may cause dizziness occasionally, affecting your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

    • Safety Warning

      Liver

      caution

      Please consult your doctor before taking Biotin if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

    • Safety Warning

      Kidney

      caution

      Please consult your doctor before taking Biotin if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

    • Safety Warning

      Children

      caution

      Biotin should be used with caution in children. Please consult your doctor before taking Biotin because your doctor's dose adjustments were made based on the children's height and weight.

    Habit Forming

    No

    Diet & Lifestyle Advise

    • Follow a well-balanced diet.
    • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
    • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
    • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
    • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
    • Avoid processed and fried food.
    • Take green leafy vegetables, blueberries, mushrooms into your regular diet

    Patients Concern

    Disease/Condition Glossary

    Hair loss: Hair loss (alopecia) can affect your scalp or entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can result from heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of ageing. Anyone can lose hair on their head, but it's more common in men. Mostly it occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food.

    FAQs

    Biotin contains Biotin. It plays a crucial role in healthy hair growth and hair loss prevention by increasing keratin levels in our body. Keratin is an essential protein that makes up your hair, skin, and nails healthy. Thus Biotin improves the hair structure, hair colour, strengthens the hair and increases the hair's resistance to mechanical and chemical damage.

    Biotin causes common side effects like nausea, cramping, diarrhoea. Most of these side-effects do not require any medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

    Though it is an OTC medication, it should only be used as the healthcare professional recommends.

    No, it should be taken only if the doctor recommends it based on the medical condition.

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    Biotin

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