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Vitamin d2/calciferol/ergocalciferol is commonly used to treat chronic kidney disease, osteoporosis, post menopausal osteoporosis, vitamin d deficiency
Vitamin D2/Calciferol/Ergocalciferol is a Vitamin D metabolite which is able to stimulate osteoblasts to enhance skeletal growth and inhibit parathyroid hormone synthesis from the parathyroid gland
Weakness, Headache, Sleepiness, Nausea and vomiting, Dry mouth, Constipation, Bone/Muscle ache, Metallic taste, Polyuria/Polydipsia, Liver dysfunction, Cardiac arrhythmias
There is no known interaction between Vitamin D2/Calciferol/Ergocalciferol and alcohol but alcohol may reduce the absorption of Vitamin D from the gut. Please consult your doctor.
Animal studies have shown foetal abnormalities due to hypervitaminosis D but there are no adequate data on the use of Vitamin D2/Calciferol/Ergocalciferol in pregnant women. Thus, Vitamin D2/Calciferol/Ergocalciferol is not advisable during pregnancy unless benefits outweigh the risks. Please consult your doctor.
Vitamin D2/Calciferol/Ergocalciferol is known to secrete in human breast milk and shown to cause hypercalcaemia in breastfed babies. Thus, Vitamin D2/Calciferol/Ergocalciferol is not advisable during breastfeeding.
Vitamin D2/Calciferol/Ergocalciferol usually does not affect the ability to drive. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.
Caution use has to be practised in patients with kidney impairment due to the risk of hypercalcaemia and causing further organ damage. Please consult your doctor.
Vitamin D2/Calciferol/Ergocalciferol is safe to use in patients with liver impairment.
