Drug Reference
Biotin
Other plain vitamin preparations
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Other plain vitamin preparations
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
AppearexConcept OBDialyvite 800Dialyvite 800 with IronDialyvite 800 with ZincHemaxInfuviteInfuvite PediatricIrospan TabletLexinal
Available as
500 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet100 MG · Oral Tablet1 UNT/ML · Injectable Solution1.4 UNT/ML · Injectable Solution210 MG · Oral Capsule0.6 MG/ML5 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet10 MG · Disintegrating Oral Tablet5 MG · Chewable Tablet1 MG · Chewable Tablet1 MG · Oral Capsule5 MG · Oral Tablet0.8 MG · Oral Tablet2.5 MG · Oral Tablet5 MG2.5 MG · Chewable Tablet10 MG · Oral Tablet1 MG · Oral Tablet5 MG/ML · Topical Solution50 MG/ML2 MG/ML · Topical Solution5 MG/ML10 MG · Oral Capsule0.3 MG · Oral Tablet
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Use to regrow hair on the top of the scalp
How to use / dosing
See enclosed leaflet for complete directions on how to use. Apply half a capful twice daily directly to the scalp in the hair loss area Massage into scalp with fingers, then wash hands well. Using more or more often will not improve results. Continued use is necessary to increase and keep your hair regrowthor hair loss will begin again.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
For external use only. Extremely Flammable: Avoid fire, flame, or smoking during andimmediately following application.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- PRENATE RESTORE (ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN, CALCIUM, IRON, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, LACTIC ACID AND DOCONEXENT) CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- 5% MINOXIDIL SPRAY [GUANGZHOU YANXI BIOTECHNOLOGY CO., LTD]
- PRENATE MINI (ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERROUS ASPARTO GLYCINATE, IRON, POTASSIUM IODIDE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, DOCONEXENT AND LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY) CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRENATE CHEWABLE (CALCIUM CARBONATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, BORON, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE GLUCOSAMINE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN AND BLUEBERRY) TABLET, CHEWABLE [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRENATE ELITE (.BETA.-CAROTENE, ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM, CALCIUM FORMATE, FERROUS ASPARTO GLYCINATE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN, POTASSIUM IODIDE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, ZINC OXIDE AND CUPRIC OXIDE) TABLET, COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.