Vitamin D2

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Sep 22, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Ergocalciferol

Common Brands:

Drisdol

Availability:

Prescription and over-the-counter

Therapeutic Class:

Vitamin D analogs

Forms:

Capsule, oral solution

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Vitamin D deficiency

Hypoparathyroidism

Familial hypophosphatemia

Bone disorders such as refractory rickets in children

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Vitamin D2 Drug Class

Vitamin D2 (vit-uh-min D2) is a vitamin D analog and dietary supplement. 

Vitamin D2 Age Range

Vitamin D2 is approved for use in adults and children.