How Much Biotin to take?

I've heard that we should take Biotin to prevent hair loss....but no one has said how much. I was at the vitamin shop and there are several different products, each containing a different mcg amount. I chose 1000 mcg lozenges, but would that be too much? And if not, how often should it be taken?

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