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The in vivo synthesis of the major biologically active metabolites of vitamin D occurs in two steps. Related/similar drugs cholecalciferol, ferrous sulfate, ergocalciferol, folic acid, Vitamin D3, calcium carbonate, calcitriol Vitamin D Ergocalciferol - Clinical Pharmacology One USP unit of vitamin D 2 is equivalent to one International Unit (IU), and 1 mcg of vitamin D 2 is equal to 40 USP Units.Įach capsule contains Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol) 1.25 mg equivalent to 50,000 USP Units in an edible vegetable oil.Įrgocalciferol, also called vitamin D 2, is 9,10-secoergosta-5,7,10(19), 22-tetraen-3-ol, (3β,5Z,7E,22 E)- (C 28H 44O) with a molecular weight of 396.65, and has the following structural formula:

There are more than 10 substances belonging to a group of steroid compounds, classified as having vitamin D or antirachitic activity. Ergosterol or provitamin D 2 is found in plants and yeast and has no antirachitic activity. Vitamin D Ergocalciferol DescriptionĮrgocalciferol Capsules, USP are a synthetic calcium regulator for oral administration.Įrgocalciferol is a white, colorless crystal, insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, and slightly soluble in vegetable oils. Each capsule contains Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol) 1.25 mg equivalent to 50,000 USP Units.

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