Drisdol (Ergocalciferol) - Indications and Dosage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

DRISDOL is indicated for use in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, also known as vitamin D resistant rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

THE RANGE BETWEEN THERAPEUTIC AND TOXIC DOSES IS NARROW.

Vitamin D Resistant Rickets:12,000 to 500,000 IU units daily.

Hypoparathyroidism:50,000 to 200,000 IU units daily concomitantly with calcium lactate 4 g, six times per day.

DOSAGE MUST BE INDIVIDUALIZED UNDER CLOSE MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

Calcium intake should be adequate. Blood calcium and phosphorus determinations must be made every 2 weeks or more frequently if necessary.

X-rays of the bones should be taken every month until condition is corrected and stabilized.

HOW SUPPLIED

Capsules of 1.25 mg (50,000 IU vitamin D) of ergocalciferol, USP are green and oval shaped, imprinted with a circled W and "D 92" on one side and plain on the other.

HDPE plastic bottles of 100 capsules (NDC 0024-0393-10).

Store 25°C (77 F); excursions permitted between 15° – 30°C (59° – 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

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sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
A SANOFI COMPANY

Revised May 2012

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