Ergocalciferol

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title: Ergocalciferol
text: Ergocalciferol, also known as vitamin D2 and nonspecifically calciferol, is a type of vitamin D found in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to prevent and treat vitamin D deficiency. This includes vitamin D deficiency due to poor absorption by the intestines or liver disease. It may also be used for low blood calcium due to hypoparathyroidism. It is taken by mouth or via injection into a muscle. Excessive doses can result in vitamin D toxicity causing increased uri
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description: Vitamin D2, a chemical compound
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ergocalciferol
date created: 2004-02-15T06:03:34Z
date modified: 2024-09-02T03:34:04Z
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