ERGOCALCIFEROL CAPSULES, USP, is a synthetic calcium regulator for oral administration.

Ergocalciferol is a white, colorless crystal, insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, and slightly soluble in vegetable oils. It is affected by air and by light. Ergosterol or provitamin D 2is found in plants and yeast and has no antirachitic activity.

There are more than 10 substances belonging to a group of steroid compounds, classified as having vitamin D or antirachitic activity.

One USP Unit of vitamin D 2is equivalent to one International Unit (IU), and 1 mcg of vitamin D 2is equal to 40 IU.

Each softgel, for oral administration, contains Ergocalciferol, USP 1,250 mcg (equivalent to 50,000 USP units of Vitamin D), in an edible vegetable oil.

Inactive Ingredients:Refined soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, purified water, D&C Yellow #10, and FD&C Blue #1.