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Drisdol Calcitriol Calcium carbonate
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Drisdol (ergocalciferol) Calcitriol Calcium carbonate
Prescription and OTC

Prescribed for Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Hypophosphatemia, Familial Hypophosphatemia, Osteomalacia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and... View more

Prescription only

Prescribed for Hypoparathyroidism, Hypocalcemia, Renal Osteodystrophy, Rickets. May also be prescribed off label for Secondary Hyperparathyroidism.

Over-the-counter

Prescribed for GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, Osteopenia, Duodenal Ulcer, Hypocalcemia, Indigestion, Osteoporosis, Stomach Ulcer. calcium carbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more

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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available

Lower-cost generic is available
Ratings & Reviews

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Calcitriol has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 8 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Calcium carbonate has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 22 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

See also: Drisdol side effects in more detail.

Commonly reported side effects include:

  • hypercalcemia
  • hypercalciuria
  • increased serum creatinine

See also: calcitriol side effects in more detail.

See also: calcium carbonate side effects in more detail.
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 capsule
Dosage 50,000 intl units
Per Unit* $3.16
Cost* $316.02

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 0.25 mcg
Per Unit* $0.41
Cost* $41.06

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Quantity 80 tablet, chewable
Dosage 750 mg
Per Unit* $0.14
Cost* $11.02

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Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral liquid
  • Compounding powder
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, chewable
Brand Names
Other ergocalciferol brands include: Calcidol, Calciferol, Vitamin D2 Rocaltrol Alcalak, Alka-Seltzer Cool Action Heartburn Relief Gum, Alka-Seltzer Heartburn ReliefChews, Alkets, Alkums, Ami-Lac, Amitone, Cal Oys, Cal-Gest, Cal-Mint, Calcarb, Calci Mix, Calci-Chew, Calcid, Calcitab, Calcium Concentrate, Calcium Liquid Softgel, Calcium Oyster, Calcium Oyster Shell, Caltrate, Caltro, Chooz, D-Cal, Dicarbosil, Equilet, Icar Prenatal Chewable Calcium, Maalox Children's Relief, Maalox Regular Strength, Oysco 500, Oyster Cal, Oyster Calcium, Oyster Shell, Oyster Shell Calcium, Oyster Shell Calcium 500, Titralac, Trial Antacid, Tums Antacid Naturals, Tums Chewy Bites, Tums Chewy Delights, Tums Extra Strength 750, Tums Freshers, Tums Kids, Tums Regular Strength, Tums Smoothies, Tums Sugar-Free, Tums Ultra 1000 View more
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

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8 hours

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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
N
Category N Not classified

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Drug Interactions

A total of 63 drugs are known to interact with Drisdol:

  • 8 major drug interactions (45 brand and generic names)
  • 53 moderate drug interactions (192 brand and generic names)
  • 2 minor drug interactions (9 brand and generic names)

A total of 65 drugs are known to interact with calcitriol:

  • 9 major drug interactions (49 brand and generic names)
  • 55 moderate drug interactions (200 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 214 drugs are known to interact with calcium carbonate:

  • 10 major drug interactions (25 brand and generic names)
  • 151 moderate drug interactions (1447 brand and generic names)
  • 53 minor drug interactions (354 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

January 11, 1941

August 17, 1978

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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

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