quite a few Calciferol Generic Name: Ergocalciferol Solution (er goe kal SIF e role) Brand Name: Calciferol, Drisdol Overview Side Effects Dosage Interactions Pregnancy More User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Calciferol: It is used to treat poor parathyroid function. It is used to treat or prevent low phosphate levels. It is used to treat rickets. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor. Slideshow Don't Believe The Hype: How Multivitamins Conquered The Land Of The Free What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Calciferol? If you have an allergy to ergocalciferol or any other part of Calciferol (ergocalciferol solution). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: High calcium levels, high vitamin D levels, or malabsorption syndrome. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Calciferol with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. What are some things I need to know or do while I take Calciferol? Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you are allergic to tartrazine, talk with your doctor. Some products have tartrazine. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. If you are taking other sources of vitamin D, talk with your doctor. Follow the diet plan that your doctor told you about. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Calciferol while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Calciferol) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach. Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with Calciferol. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure this medicine. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Keep taking Calciferol as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well. What do I do if I miss a dose? Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of high calcium levels like weakness, confusion, feeling tired, headache, upset stomach and throwing up, hard stools (constipation), or bone pain. Feeling very tired or weak. Very bad dizziness. Very bad headache. Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed. Passing urine more often. Not hungry. More thirst. Weight loss. What are some other side effects of Calciferol? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Calciferol? Store at room temperature. Protect from light. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take Calciferol or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Calciferol. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine. Review Date: December 6, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Calciferol (ergocalciferol) Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: vitamins Consumer resources Calciferol Other brands: Vitamin D2 , Drisdol , Calcidol Professional resources Ergocalciferol (AHFS Monograph) Vitamin D Ergocalciferol (FDA) Related treatment guides Familial Hypophosphatemia Hypocalcemia Hypoparathyroidism Hypophosphatemia ... +5 more Drug Status Rx OTC Availability Rx and/or OTC C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Calciferol Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! 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