What is Calcidol: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Calcidol overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Calcidol, Calciferol, Drisdol, Baby Vitamin D, Basic's Natural Vitamin D-3, Calcidol, Carlson Baby Ddrops, Carlson Ddrops, Carlson for Kids Ddrops, Decara, Delta D3, Dialyvite Vitamin D3 Max, Drisdol, Enfamil D-Vi-Sol, Infants Aqueous Vitamin D, Mason Natural D2000, Nature's Blend Super Strength Vitamin D3, Thera-D 2000

Generic Names:

  • Ergocalciferol

Uses:

  • Maintains calcium and phosphorus in your body and makes your bones strong. This medicine is a vitamin., Increases the amount of vitamin D in your body. Also treats problems caused by not having enough calcium in the body (such as rickets). Ergocalciferol is a form of vitamin D.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Nutriceutical, Nutritive Agent, Vitamin Combination, Adult Formula, Nutritive Agent, Nutriceutical

Forms:

  • Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid, Tablet, Capsule, Liquid Filled Capsule, Liquid, Tablet

How it’s taken:

  • By mouth, By mouth

What is Calcidol used for?

Ergocalciferol is a form of vitamin D used to treat and prevent rickets and osteomalacia. It is also used to treat low levels of calcium or phosphate caused by hypoparathyroidism, pseudohypoparathyroidism and familial hypophosphatemia. Ergocalciferol increases the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the body. It is indicated for use by adults and children. This medication is available as a liquid.

What form(s) does Calcidol come in

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

  • Capsule

  • Liquid Filled Capsule

  • Liquid

  • Tablet

What are common Calcidol doses?

  • Bottle 60ML of 200MCG/ML

Common Calcidol prescriptions

  • Calcidol
    60ml of 200mcg/ml bottle

How to take Calcidol

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Oral routeYou may take this medicine with or without food.

  • Use the dropper that comes with the oral liquid to measure your dose. This medicine may either be mixed with foods such as cereal and fruit juice or dropped into the mouth.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Oral routeYou may take this medicine with or without food.

  • Use the dropper that comes with the oral liquid to measure your dose. This medicine may either be mixed with foods such as cereal and fruit juice or dropped into the mouth.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

  • Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

What to do if you miss a dose of Calcidol

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

  • Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Calcidol contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin D.

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to vitamin D.

Calcidol warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • Make sure your doctor knows about all health problems that you have.

  • Cloudy urine.

  • Irregular heartbeat.

  • Severe stomach pain.

  • Weakness, headache, extreme tiredness.

  • You should not use this medicine if you are under 18 years of age.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or overactive parathyroid gland.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Calcidol interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney stones, sarcoidosis, or overactive parathyroid gland.

  • You should not use this medicine if you are under 18 years of age.

  • Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.

  • Avoid antacids that contain aluminum (such as Amphojel®, Maalox®, Mylanta®) while using this medicine.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using carbamazepine (Tegretol®), cholestyramine (Questran®), mineral oil, orlistat (Xenical®), phenobarbital (Luminal®, Solfoton®), or a diuretic or "water pill" (such as hydrochlorothiazide [HCTZ]).

Calcidol side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Weight loss.

  • Change in how much or how often you urinate.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Severe stomach pain.

  • Weakness, headache, extreme tiredness.

  • Cloudy urine.

  • Irregular heartbeat.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Bone pain.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Diarrhea or constipation.

  • Nausea and vomiting.

  • Headache.

  • Weight loss.

  • Diarrhea.

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