Do not use Ostoforte (ergocalciferol)
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to vitamin D, if you have high levels of calcium or vitamin D in your body, or if you have any condition that makes it hard to absorb nutrients from food; you should not use this medication. Consult your doctor for an alternative medication.
This medication should not be given to a child without the approval of a doctor.
Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required
To ensure this medication is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, kidney disease, or an electrolyte imbalance.
If you are breast feeding, you may need a dose adjustment. Too much vitamin D can be harmful to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
Risks
Use only the recommended dose given by your doctor. An overdose on this drug can be fatal.
This form of ergocalciferol may or may not contain ingredients such as peanuts or certain food dyes that may cause allergic reactions in some; consult your doctor before using this medication and go over all drug allergies you may have.
This drug can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast feeding on Ostoforte.’