Ergocalciferol 8000 IU
by Virtus Pharmaceuticals · Liquid
Supplement facts from the label of Ergocalciferol 8000 IU by Virtus Pharmaceuticals: Vitamin D 400 IU.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol) | 400 IU | 100% | 100 mcg |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years)
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Formulation re: Other: Oral Solution, USP
All Other Content: The US RDA for vitamin D is 400 IU for children and adults.
Formula re: Contains: 8000 IU (0.2 mg) Ergocalciferol per ml Description: Each ml contains 8000 IU (0.2 mg) of ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) dissolved in propylene glycol.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Directions for Use: 400 IU daily to be taken orally using the supplied pre-measured syringe. Submerge the tip of the syringe into the liquid, pull plunger back to bring the liquid to the 400 IU mark, and dispense into mouth. Do not fill syringe entirely.
Precautions re: All Other: Do not fill syringe entirely. Contraindications: Contraindicated in people with hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, abnormal sensitivity to the toxic effects of vitamin D, and hypervitaminosis D. Warning: In case of accidental overdose contact a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Precautions re: Children: Hypersensitivity to vitamin D may be a causative factor in infants with idiopathic hypercalcemia. In these children, vitamin D must be strictly restricted.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).