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How to Take Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) and it's Dose


It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Rickets- 12,000 to 500,000 USP units daily.
Hypoparathyroidism- 50,000 to 200,000 USP units daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)

This medication is vitamin D, prescribed for hypoparathyroidism, and refractory rickets.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)

India :


International :


Drisdol, Vitamin D2, Calciferol, Calcidol
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