Generic name: ergocalciferol (oral route) [ er-goe-kal-SIF-er-ol ]
Drug class:Vitamins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 21, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Calciferol
- Drisdol
- Vitamin D
In Canada
- Radiostol Forte
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule
- Liquid
- Solution
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Nutritive Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Vitamin D
Uses for Radiostol Forte
Ergocalciferol capsule is used to treat hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid glands), refractory rickets (vitamin D resistant rickets), and familial hypophosphatemia (low phosphorus in the blood).
Ergocalciferol oral liquid is a dietary supplement that is used to treat vitamin D deficiency.
This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Radiostol Forte
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ergocalciferol in the pediatric population.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of ergocalciferol in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving this medicine.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women...
