Ergocalciferol Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 1, 2021.
For the Consumer
Applies to ergocalciferol: oral capsules and solution
Side effects include:
Possible hypervitaminosis D effects: polyuria, nocturia, polydipsia, hypercalciuria, reversible azotemia, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, generalized vascular calcification, irreversible renal insufficiency (may be fatal), mental retardation, widespread soft tissue calcification, osteoporosis, dwarfism, vague aches, stiffness, weakness, nausea, anorexia, constipation, mild acidosis, anemia, weight loss.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to ergocalciferol: compounding powder, injectable solution, oral capsule, oral solution, oral tablet
Metabolic
Rare (less than 0.1%): Hypercalcemia
Frequency not reported: Hypervitaminosis D[Ref]
Hypervitaminosis D is characterized by: impairment of renal function with polyuria, nocturia, polydipsia, hypercalciuria, reversible azotemia, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, generalized vascular calcification, or irreversible renal insufficiency which may result in death; intellectual disability; widespread calcification of the soft tissues, including the heart, blood vessels, renal tubules, and lungs; bone demineralization (osteoporosis) in adults; decline in the average rate of linear growth and increased mineralization of bones in infants and children (dwarfism), vague aches, stiffness, and weakness; nausea, anorexia, constipation; and mild acidosis, anemia, and weight loss.[Ref]
Genitourinary
Rare (less than 0.1%): Hypercalciuria[Ref]
Dermatologic
Rare (less than 0.1%): Pruritus, rash, urticaria[Ref]
References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
2. "Product Information. Drisdol (ergocalciferol)." sanofi-aventis, Bridgewater, NJ.
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