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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.
A: Vitamin D (ergocalciferol) is a vitamin available over-the-counter and as a prescription for the treatment of hypoparathyroidsim, rickets, and to help with the absorption of calcium. Take Vitamin D (ergocalciferol) exactly as prescribed by your physician or as instructed on the over-the-counter medication bottle.: The vitamin D that is prescription and is 50,000 IU is vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). The over-the-counter vitamin D is vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). Each is absorbed differently by the body and therefore they have different bioequivalence.