What is Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)?
Vitamin D supplement.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Ergocalciferol is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Vitamin D2, which the body converts to active vitamin D.
What is it used for?
Vitamin D supplement. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Capsule. Capsules are swallowed by mouth. For pets, a capsule can often be hidden in a small treat if your veterinarian agrees.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: High calcium with excess doses. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Too much can cause high calcium. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Ergocalciferol in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as capsule. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.