Biotin (Vitamin B7) — Pharma & Nutraceutical Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Biotin (Vitamin B7) is a water-soluble B-vitamin essential for fatty acid synthesis, gluconeogenesis, and amino acid metabolism. It is widely used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations for hair, skin, and nail health, as well as in multivitamin supplements and diabetic support products.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 58-85-5 |
| Molecular Formula | C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S |
| Molecular Weight | 244.31 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Assay | NLT 98.0% |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 1.0% |
| Grades | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Packaging | 1 kg / 5 kg / 25 kg |
Applications
- Hair, skin, and nail health nutraceuticals
- Multivitamin tablet and capsule formulations
- Diabetic nutritional support products
- Infant formula and paediatric vitamins
- Metabolic health supplement blends
- Pregnancy and prenatal vitamin formulations
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy pharmaceutical grade Biotin (Vitamin B7) IP/USP in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Biotin (Vitamin B7) in IP, BP, EP, and USP grades in Hyderabad. Available in 1 kg, 5 kg, and 25 kg packaging with ready stock. Widely used in hair, skin, and nail health nutraceuticals and B-complex formulations. Call +91 8008002576 for pricing and COA.
What is the recommended dose of Biotin in nutraceutical supplement formulations?
The Indian RDA for Biotin is 30–100 mcg/day. Most hair and nail health nutraceuticals use 1,000–10,000 mcg (1–10 mg) per dose — far above RDA — as higher intakes appear safe and are claimed to improve nail strength and hair growth. Clinically, a dose of 2,500–5,000 mcg/day is commonly studied in hair-thinning trials. There is no established upper tolerable intake limit for Biotin, as it is water-soluble and excess is excreted in urine.
Does high-dose Biotin supplementation interfere with laboratory blood tests?
Yes — this is a critical clinical concern. Biotin at high supplemental doses (≥5 mg/day) can interfere with many immunoassay-based laboratory tests that use biotin-streptavidin technology, including thyroid function tests (TSH, T3, T4), cardiac troponin assays, and sex hormone panels. This can produce falsely elevated or suppressed results. Patients taking high-dose Biotin supplements should be advised to stop Biotin for at least 48–72 hours before blood collection. This warning should appear in product labelling.
Is Biotin stable in tablet formulations and can it be combined with other B vitamins?
Biotin is stable in solid dosage forms under normal storage conditions (controlled temperature, low humidity). It is compatible with all other B-vitamins and commonly formulated in B-complex tablets alongside Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Pyridoxine (B6), Cobalamin (B12), Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid, and Folic Acid. In aqueous solutions (multivitamin drops or syrups), photostability must be monitored as Biotin is sensitive to oxidation in liquid form.
What are the clinical indications for pharmaceutical Biotin?
Therapeutic Biotin use includes: biotinidase deficiency (a rare genetic disorder requiring 5–20 mg/day of Biotin), multiple carboxylase deficiency, and seborrhoeic dermatitis in infants. At higher supplemental doses (100–300 mg/day), Biotin has been investigated for multiple sclerosis (progressive MS) with mixed results in clinical trials. Standard nutraceutical use focuses on hair thinning, brittle nails, and metabolic support in pregnant women and diabetics.