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Side Effects
Vitamin D is best absorbed when taken after a meal but may be taken with or without food. Follow all directions on the product package. Your dosage is based on your medical condition, amount of sun exposure, diet, age, and response to treatment.
If you are taking the chewable tablet or wafers, chew the medication thoroughly before swallowing. Do not swallow whole wafers. Place each dose on the tongue, allow it to dissolve completely, and then swallow it with saliva or water.
You do not need to take this medication with water. It may be easiest to take vitamin D at bedtime if you are also taking these other medications. If your doctor has recommended that you follow a special diet (such as a diet high in calcium), it is very important to follow the diet to get the most benefit from this medication and to prevent serious side effects.
If you think you may have a serious medical problem, get medical help right awa.
What Is Ergocalciferol?
Ergocalciferol is vitamin D2. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.
Ergocalciferol is used to treat hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid glands). Ergocalciferol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Supplements 101: Vitamin D
It’s a family of nutrients that shares similarities in chemical structure.
Vitamin D2 Overview
Brand NAMES: Calcidol, Calciferol, Drisdol Generic Names: Vitamin D2 Uses: Increases the amount of vitamin D in your body. Also treats problems caused by not having enough calcium in the body (such as rickets). Ergocalciferol is a form of vitamin D. Therapeutic Classes: Nutriceutical, Nutritive Agent Forms: Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid, Tablet How it’s taken: By mouth.