Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) Benefits & Uses

Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rickets

Other Benefits

Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Rickets Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: with calcium supplementation
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Rickets Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: with calcium supplementation
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Rickets Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500000 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: with calcium supplementation
Geriatric	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 iu Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: with vitamin/mineral

Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) is used -

Moderate

Increased Calcium Level in Blood
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Fatigue
Headache
Irritability
Nausea or vomiting
Frequent urination

Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) Related Warnings

Is the use of Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol).

Mild
Is the use of Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) on the Kidneys?

Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) with Other Drugs

Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Arrhythmia
Hypercalcemia

Frequently asked Questions about Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)

Is this Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol), due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)

Information about the interaction of Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol) and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown