Ergocalciferol: how to take it safely
Calciferol, Vitamin D2
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Prevents and treats vitamin D deficiency and rickets.
How to take it
Swallow with water, with a meal that contains some fat.
When to take it
Take it once a day, or as your doctor says.
Take it with
With a meal.
What to avoid
- Taking more than advised. Too much vitamin D raises calcium to unsafe levels.
- Taking several vitamin D products at once.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney stones or high calcium.
Possible side effects
Rarely, nausea or constipation.
Get help if
Nausea, vomiting, constant thirst, passing a lot of urine, or confusion: stop it and see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.