Drisdol (Ergocalciferol Capsules and Tablets)

• It is used to treat poor parathyroid function.
• It is used to treat or prevent low phosphate levels.
• It is used to treat rickets.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take Drisdol (ergocalciferol capsules and tablets). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• If you are allergic to tartrazine, talk with your doctor. Some products have tartrazine.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• If you are taking other sources of vitamin D, talk with your doctor.
• Follow the diet plan that your doctor told you about.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Drisdol (ergocalciferol capsules and tablets) while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Use Drisdol (ergocalciferol capsules and tablets) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Keep taking Drisdol (ergocalciferol capsules and tablets) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of high calcium levels like weakness, confusion, feeling tired, headache, upset stomach and throwing up, hard stools (constipation), or bone pain.
• Feeling very tired or weak.
• Very bad dizziness.
• Very bad headache.
• Not able to pass urine or change in how much urine is passed.
• Passing urine more often.
• Not hungry.
• More thirst.
• Weight loss.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.