Indications
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Biotin is indicated in
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Hair loss Weak, brittle, splitting or soft nails
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Eczema & dermatitis.
Dosage & Administration
Biotin dose varies depending on
disease condition and age group
In adults: Generally 1-3 tablets per day or as advised by the
physician
In children: biotin deficiency affects between 1 week and 2 years
of age and usually exhibits seizures, hypotonia, developmental delay, ataxia,
hyperventilation, and coma. In this case, 5-10 tablets daily, crushed and mixed
with water or any kind of fruit juice or as advised by the physician.
Recommended dietary allowance:
Infants
§
0-6 months: 5 mcg/day
§
7-12 months: 6 mcg/day
Children
§
1-3 years: 8 mcg/day
§ 4-8
years: 12 mcg/day
Males and females
§
9-13 years: 20 mcg/day
§
14-18 years: 25 mcg/day ≥
§ 19
years: 30 mcg/day
Pregnancy: 30 mcg/day
Lactation: 35 mcg/day
Well tolerated in the recommended
dose. No biotin toxicity has been reported in individuals supplemented with as
much as 200 mg orally or 20mg intravenously per day