Drug
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
Notes
Lab and/or medical tests (such as calcium/magnesium/phosphorus levels) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.
It is best to get your vitamins and minerals from the food you eat. Eat a well-balanced diet. Follow your doctor's advice about what foods are best for you. Foods rich in vitamin D include fortified dairy products, eggs, cod liver oil, and fatty fish.
Storage
Store vitamin D products (except alfacalcidol) at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Store alfacalcidol drops in the refrigerator. Some other vitamin D drops should be refrigerated after opening. Do not freeze. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.