How to Take Biotin and it's Dose

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

• Biotin comes in a tablet or capsule or syrup form to be taken by mouth with food.
• Patients who consume raw egg whites for several months and patients on parenteral nutrition treatment may require biotin injections given intravenously.
• Biotin injections are also available for intramuscular administration.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

The recommended daily intake of biotin in the diet include the following:

• Infants (0 to 12 months) : 7mcg

• Children
(1 to 3 years) : 8mcg
(4 to 8 years) : 12mcg
(9 to 13 years) : 20mcg
(14 to 18 years) : 25mcg

• Adults over 18 years and pregnant women: 30mcg

• Breastfeeding women: 35mcg

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Biotin is not recommended:
• In patients with unusual or allergic reactions to biotin supplements
• In children, or pregnant or breastfeeding women without the physician’s advice

Drug Name : Biotin

• Biotin is a dietary supplement prescribed to prevent and treat a rare biotin deficiency which is associated with malnutrition, pregnancy, long-term tube feeding and rapid weight loss