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Ergocalciferol is vitamin D2. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body. Ergocalciferol is used to treat hypoparathyroidism (decreased functioning of the parathyroid glands). Ergocalciferol is also used to treat rickets (softening of the bones caused by vitamin D deficiency) or low levels of phosphate in the blood (hypophosphatemia). Ergocalciferol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Vitamin D is also sometimes used to treat other diseases in which calcium is not used properly by the body. Ergocalciferol is the form of vitamin D used in vitamin supplements. Some conditions may increase your need for vitamin D. These include: 1  Alcoholism.2  Intestine diseases.3  Kidney disease.4  Liver disease. 5  Overactivity of the parathyroid glands with kidney failure. 6  Pancreas disease. 7  Surgical removal of stomach.rgocalciferol is the form of vitamin D used in vitamin supplements. Some conditions may increase your need for vitamin D. These include: 1  Alcoholism. 2  Intestine diseases. 3  Kidney disease. 4  Liver disease. 5  Overactivity of the parathyroid glands with kidney failure.