Active ingredient
- ergocalciferol
Legal Category
POM: Prescription only medicine
POM: Prescription only medicine
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Ergocalciferol Injection BP 300,000IU
Package Leaflet: Information for the patient
Ergocalciferol 300,000 IU Injection BP, ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you are given this medicine because it contains important information for you.
In this leaflet, Ergocalciferol 300,000 IU Injection BP will be called Ergocalciferol.
What is in this leaflet
1. What Ergocalciferol is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you are given Ergocalciferol
3. How you will be given Ergocalciferol
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Ergocalciferol
6. Contents of the pack and other information.
1. What Ergocalciferol is and what it is used for
This medicine contains the active ingredient ergocalciferol which is a form of vitamin D. It belongs to a group of medicines called vitamin D and analogues. Ergocalciferol increases levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood by increasing their absorption from the gut and reducing the amount removed by the kidneys.
Ergocalciferol is used to treat:
These disorders are due to poor absorption of vitamin D within the body usually caused by diseases of the gut, liver or gall bladder.
It is important that you have this medicine so that your bones and teeth form properly.
2. What you need to know before you are given Ergocalciferol
You must not be given Ergocalciferol:
If any of the above applies to you talk to your doctor or nurse.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or nurse before being given Ergocalciferol:
It is important that you are taking enough calcium in your diet so that your body can respond properly to your medicine
Other medicines and Ergocalciferol
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
If any of the above applies to you talk to your doctor or nurse before being given Ergocalciferol.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before being given this medicine.
Your doctor will tell you if you need to have Ergocalciferol when you are pregnant.
You should not be given Ergocalciferol if you are breast-feeding.
This medicine will be given to you in pregnancy only if your doctor decides it is necessary.
Driving and using machines
Ergocalciferol may cause drowsiness or your eyes to become very sensitive to light. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
3. How you will be given Ergocalciferol
Ergocalciferol will be given to you by your doctor or nurse.
Important: Your doctor will choose the dose that is right for you.
You will be given Ergocalciferol by your doctor or nurse as an injection into a muscle. You may be given it just once or it may be repeated daily depending on how much your body needs.
Your doctor may also prescribe for you other medicines containing calcium and phosphorus.
Use in adults and elderly
The recommended dose is typically a single dose of 300,000 IU every 3-6 months.
Use in children
The recommended dose in children of 1-12 years is a single dose of 300,000 IU generally given in 2 divided doses.
Medical check-ups
While you are receiving this medicine, your doctor will test your blood and urine regularly. This is to make sure that your medicine is working properly and that the dose you are taking is right for you. If the level of sugar in your blood becomes higher than normal your doctor will stop your treatment with Ergocalciferol.
If you are given more Ergocalciferol than you should
If you think you have been given too much Ergocalciferol you should tell your doctor.
If you have too much Ergocalciferol you may get increased calcium levels in your blood which may lead to the following: feeling sick, feeling weak, weight loss, stiffness, constipation, diarrhoea, hallucinations, fainting, increased levels of urination or feeling thirsty.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or nurse.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Side effects include:
Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people
Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people
Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
Effects on the heart and blood
Effects on liver or kidneys
Effects on the stomach and bowel
Effects on thirst and urinating
Effects on the eyes and skin
Effects on mood
Effects on the nervous system
Other effects
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via Yellow Card Scheme Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Ergocalciferol
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store below 25ºC. Keep the ampoules in the outer carton in order to protect it from light.
Your doctor or nurse will make sure your medicine is correctly stored and disposed of.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Ergocalciferol contains
What Ergocalciferol looks like and contents of the pack
Ergocalciferol 300,000 IU is a pale yellow liquid, solution for injection, which comes in a 1 ml glass ampoule.
Ergocalciferol 300,000 IU Injection BP is available in packs containing 10 ampoules.
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
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This leaflet was last revised in December 2019
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