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How Long Does Biotin Take To Leave The System?

Hi Doctor..i started taking 1000 mcg biotin tablets 10 days back..to make my hair thicker..but i heard it causes some thyroid imbalance..i am on levothyroxine 50 mcg..i stopped taking biotin 3 days back..how long does it take for it to be out of system completely
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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Hello,

The elimination half-life of the single dose of water-soluble vitamin biotin from plasma is about two hours. So, it may take about 18-24 hours to leave the body system completely.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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How Long Does Biotin Take To Leave The System?

Hello, The elimination half-life of the single dose of water-soluble vitamin biotin from plasma is about two hours. So, it may take about 18-24 hours to leave the body system completely. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali