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Ergocalciferol

1 known interaction
2 brand names

Indications

  • Primary prevention of vitamin D deficiency
  • Treatment of vitamin D deficiency [Loading dose]
  • Treatment of vitamin D deficiency [Maintenance dose]
  • Vitamin D deficiency caused by intestinal malabsorption or chronic liver disease (under expert supervision)
  • Hypocalcaemia of hypoparathyroidism to achieve normocalcaemia (under expert supervision)

Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

1 drug interaction identified for Ergocalciferol. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available

Side Effects

vitamin D and analogues (systemic) Common or very common Abdominal pain; headache; hypercalcaemia; hypercalciuria; nausea; skin reactions Uncommon Appetite decreased; arrhythmia; asthenia; constipatio...

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Brand Names

Calcirol(IN)Vitamin D2(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)
Mn

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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