Is Ergocalciferol compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Ergocalciferol?

Ergocalciferol

January 23, 2018 (Very Low Risk)

There has not been problems when a nutritional dosage has been used. Pharmacological use requires serum calcium monitoring on the infant. A balanced and comprehensive diet make it vitamin supplementation useless.

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • Calciferol
  • Irradiated Ergosterol
  • Viosterol
  • Vitamin D2

Writings

  • Εργοκαλσιφερόλη (Greek)
  • إيرغوكالسيفيرول (Arabic)
  • Эргокальциферол (Cyrillic)
  • 维生素D2 (Chinese)
  • エルゴカルシフェロール (Japanese)
  • C28 H44 O (Molecular formula)
  • (5Z,7E,22E)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,7,10(19),22-tetraen-3β-ol (Chemical name)
  • A11CC01 (ATC Code/s)

Drug trade names

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