Biotin
VITAMIN B7
What it isVitamin B7, a carboxylase cofactor; biotinidase deficiency and true deficiency.
Why this oneIt is curative in biotinidase deficiency if started early.
What limits it⚑ Supplements can produce false troponin and thyroid immunoassay results, including missed infarction. Hair and nail benefit is unproven.
FDA-approved for
- biotin deficiency
Off-label
- biotin deficiency
- hair and nail growth (no proven benefit; interferes with immunoassays)
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal riskIt skews biotin-based immunoassays, including troponin
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Active metabolites
Mechanism of action: Biotin ballicule
