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Ergocalciferol

Generic: ERGOCALCIFEROL

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Bryant Ranch Prepack
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
ORAL
FDA Set ID
0d230fd8-2ea7-4dd6-a506-5f7804e539fc
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ergocalciferol is indicated for use in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, also known as vitamin D resistant rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia.
Warnings
WARNINGS Hypersensitivity to vitamin D may be one etiologic factor in infants with idiopathic hypercalcemia.

In these cases vitamin D must be strictly restricted.

Keep out of the reach of children.
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS Hypervitaminosis D is characterized by effects on the following organ system: Renal: Impairment of renal function with polyuria, nocturia, polydipsia, hypercalciuria, reversible azotemia, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, generalized vascular calcification, or irreversible renal insufficiency which may result in death.

CNS: Mental retardation.

Soft Tissues: Widespread calcification of the soft tissues, including the heart, blood vessels, renal tubules, and lungs.

Skeletal: Bone demineralization (osteoporosis) in adults occurs concomitantly.

Decline in the average rate of linear growth and increased mineralization of bones in infants and children (dwarfism), vague aches, stiffness, and weakness.

Gastrointestinal: Nausea, anorexia, constipation.

Metabolic: Mild acidosis, anemia, weight loss.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bionpharma Inc.

at 1-888-235-2466 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/ medwatch.