Biotin is an active substance belonging to the vitamin group, used for the treatment of nail and hair growth disorders and biotin deficiency. As a coenzyme, it plays an important role in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. The tablets are generally taken once daily before meals. Adverse effects are very rare. Biotin has a wide therapeutic margin.
Biotin (ATC A11HA05) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role as a coenzyme in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism (e.g., gluconeogenesis, lipogenesis). It is covalently bound to carboxylases and is involved in carboxylation and decarboxylation reactions.
