Biotin (Biotin)
Overview of Biotin
Biotin is a water soluble dicyclic monocarboxylic acid considered to be part of vitamin B complex. Biotin is essential cofactor for several carboxylases, plays a role in the metabolism of fatty acids and the deamination of certain amino acids. Deficiencies in humans have occured only after prolonged total parentral nutrition not supplemented with it or on ingestion of large quantities of raw egg whites.
Indication of Biotin
Biotin is primarily indicated in conditions like Dietry biotin deficiency, Multiple carboxylase deficiency.
Contraindication of Biotin
Biotin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Biotin
No data regarding the side effects produced by Biotin is available
Precautions of Biotin
It should be used with caution in duodenal or peptic ulcer and recurrent gastritis. In case of severe renal insufficiency requiring dialysis the dose should be reduced. In case of skin rash and fever treatment should be stopped.