Ergocalciferol
(Ergo-D2®, Ergoral®, Ergocalciferol)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No information available
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Ergocalciferol
Usual formulation brand names
Ergo-D2®, Ergoral®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed and Specials
Are specials or imports available?
Imports and products on the Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
3000 units/ml - licensed; 1,500units/ml - Import (from France); 1,000units/5ml, 3,000units/5ml, 6,000units/5ml 10,000units/5ml, 100,000units/5ml on the Specials Tariff
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes - check the manufacturers information
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available
Notes
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