Calciferol? [OTC]
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
CalciferolT [OTC];Drisdol?;Drisdol? [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada:
Drisdol?;Ostoforte?
Uses
- It is used to aid diet needs.
- It is used to treat poor parathyroid function.
- It is used to stop or treat low phosphate levels.
- It is used to treat rickets.
- Ergocalciferol acts as a hormone to control how much calcium is stored in the body.
Dosing
How to take
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- There is a liquid (solution) if you cannot swallow pills.
- Those who have feeding tubes may also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after this drug is given. Use a dropper to measure this liquid drug.
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
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