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Ergocalciferol (Ergocalciferol) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS & USAGE

Ergocalciferol capsules are indicated for use in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, also known as vitamin D resistant rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

THE RANGE BETWEEN THERAPEUTIC AND TOXIC DOSES IS NARROW.

Vitamin D Resistant Rickets:

12,000 to 500,000 USP Units daily.

Hypoparathyroidism:

50,000 to 200,000 USP Units daily concomitantly with calcium lactate 4 g, six times per day.

DOSAGE MUST BE INDIVIDUALIZED UNDER CLOSE MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

Calcium intake should be adequate. Blood calcium and phosphorus determinations must be made every 2 weeks or more frequently if necessary. X-rays of the bones should be taken every month until condition is corrected and stabilized.

HOW SUPPLIED

Capsules of 1.25 mg (50,000 USP Units vitamin D) of ergocalciferol, USP are transparent green banded capsules, imprinted with “Σ 6” on the cap and body.

Bottles of 100 capsules (NDC 64980-157-01).

Store at 20° - 25° C (68° - 77° F); excursions permitted between 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].


Manufactured for:
Rising Pharmaceuticals, Inc
3 Pearl Court
Allendale, NJ 07401

Manufactured by:
Sigmapharm Laboratories, LLC
Bensalem, PA 19020

Rx only

OS006-03 REV.1209

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