Biotin (Systemic)

Brand Names : vitamin H, coenzyme R, vitamin Bw

Proper Use of This Dietary Supplement

Dosing - The amount of biotin to meet normal daily recommended intakes will be different for different individuals. The following information includes only the average amounts of biotin.

• For oral dosage form (capsules or tablets):
  • To prevent deficiency, the amount taken by mouth is based on normal daily recommended intakes:
    • Adults and teenagers - 30 to 100 micrograms (mcg) per day.
    • Children 7 to 10 years of age - 30 mcg per day.
    • Children 4 to 6 years of age - 25 mcg per day.
    • Children birth to 3 years of age - 10 to 20 mcg per day.
  • To treat deficiency:
    • Adults, teenagers, and children - Treatment dose is determined by prescriber for each individual based on severity of deficiency.

Missed dose - If you miss taking biotin supplements for one or more days there is no cause for concern, since it takes some time for your body to become seriously low in biotin. However, if your health care professional has recommended that you take biotin, try to remember to take it as directed every day.

Storage - To store this dietary supplement:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the dietary supplement to break down.
• Keep the dietary supplement from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated dietary supplements or those no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded dietary supplement is out of the reach of children.