Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) Oral

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Generic Name: VITAMIN D - ORAL

Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents should call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents should call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: weakness, headache, loss of appetite, nausea/vomiting, increased urination, increased thirst.

Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) Oral Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) Oral Notes

Keep all regular medical and laboratory appointments. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., calcium/ phosphorus levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Foods rich in vitamin D include: fortified dairy products, eggs, sardines, cod liver oil, chicken livers, and fatty fish. Vitamin D is also made by the body as a result of exposure to the sun.

Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) Oral Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. If you have any questions about storage, ask your pharmacist. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.