| Name | Biotin |
| Classes |
Nutritional Supplement Vitamin |
| Diseases |
Brittle Fingernail Depression Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Hair Loss Malnutrition Rash |
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Biotin, also known as vitamin H, is a vitamin that belongs to the vitamin B complex group. It aids the body's use of carbohydrates, fats, and protein to produce energy. This vitamin is necessary for the health of your hair, skin, nails, eyes, and liver. Biotin is also required for the nervous system to function properly. People's food contains complex nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, and fats. Biotin aids in the metabolization of these nutrients to meet the body's needs.
Brittle nails, alopecia, dry eyes are the common symptoms of biotin deficiency.
Biotin is indicated for the following conditions-
- Vitamin B7 deficiency
- Brittle nails
- Hair loss
The daily recommended intakes of different population are as follows-
| Age group | Recommended intake (in micrograms, mcg) |
| Neonates up to 6 months | 5 |
| 7 to 12 months | 6 |
| 1-3 years | 8 |
| 4-8 years | 12 |
| 9 to 13 years | 20 |
| 14 to 18 years | 25 |
| 19 years and older | 30 |
| Pregnant women | 30 |
| Breastfeeding women | 35 |
Biotin is a safe supplement. No side effects have been reported.
No special precautions required. Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the formulation.
There is no contraindications of the medication in terms of food and drinks.
None known.