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ERGOCALCIFEROL capsule, liquid filled


  1. Indications And Usage
  2. Package Label.principal Display Panel
  3. Indications And Usage
  4. Dosage And Administration
  5. Storage
  6. Ergocalciferol
  7. Ergocalciferol Capsules, Usp
  8. Description
  9. Clinical Pharmacology
  10. Indications & Usage
  11. Contraindications
  12. Warnings
  13. Precautions
  14. Adverse Reactions
  15. Overdosage
  16. Dosage & Administration
  17. How Supplied
  18. Principal Display Panel - 1.25 Mg Capsule Bottle Label
  19. Repackaging Information
  20. Principal Display Panel - 1.25 Mg

Indications And Usage 

Ergocalciferol is indicated for use in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, also known as vitamin D resistant rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia.

Package Label.principal Display Panel 

AvKARE

NDC
42291-266-01

Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol Capsules, USP)

1.25 mg*
50,000 USP Units

100 Softgels Rx Only

*EACH SOFTGEL (SOFT GELATIN CAPSULE) CONTAINS:
Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol) 1.25 mg equivalent to 50,000 USP Units.

DIRECTIONS AND DOSAGE: See package insert.

WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSAGE.

Store at controlled room temperature 15 -30 C (59 -86 F). Protect from light. Protect from moisture.

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container.

CAUTION: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

For inquiries call 1-855-361-3993

Manufactured for:
AvKARE, Inc.
Pulaski, TN 38478

Mfg. Rev. 02/15 AV 07/15 (P)

N3 42291 26601 8

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ERGOCALCIFEROL
ergocalciferol capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:42291-266(NDC:69452-151)
Route of Administration ORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ERGOCALCIFEROL (UNII: VS041H42XC) (ERGOCALCIFEROL - UNII:VS041H42XC) ERGOCALCIFEROL 1.25 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
SOYBEAN OIL (UNII: 241ATL177A)
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
Product Characteristics
Color green Score no score
Shape OVAL Size 13mm
Flavor Imprint Code PA140
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:42291-266-01 100 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 07/23/2015
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA080704 07/23/2015
Labeler - AvKARE, Inc. (796560394)

Revised: 1/2018 AvKARE, Inc.

Indications And Usage 

Ergocalciferol is indicated for use in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, also known as vitamin D resistant rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia.

Dosage And Administration 

THE RANGE BETWEEN THERAPEUTIC AND TOXIC DOSES IS NARROW.

Vitamin D Resistant Rickets: 12,000 to 500,000 USP units daily.

Hypoparathyroidism: 50,000 to 200,000 USP units daily concomitantly with calcium lactate 4 g, six times per day.

DOSAGE MUST BE INDIVIDUALIZED UNDER CLOSE MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

Calcium intake should be adequate. Blood calcium and phosphorous determinations must be made every 2 weeks or more frequently if necessary. X-rays of the bones should be taken every month until condition is corrected and stabilized.

Storage 

Store at 25 C (77 F); excursions permitted to 15 - 30 C (59 - 86 F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from light and moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP. Manufactured for: Bionpharma Inc. 600 Alexander Road Princeton, NJ 08540, USA

Ergocalciferol 

Label Image
ERGOCALCIFEROL
ergocalciferol capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:50090-4382(NDC:69452-151)
Route of Administration ORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ERGOCALCIFEROL (UNII: VS041H42XC) (ERGOCALCIFEROL - UNII:VS041H42XC) ERGOCALCIFEROL 1.25 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
SOYBEAN OIL (UNII: 241ATL177A)
GELATIN, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
Product Characteristics
Color GREEN Score no score
Shape OVAL Size 13mm
Flavor Imprint Code PA140
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:50090-4382-1 8 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 06/21/2019
2 NDC:50090-4382-2 4 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 06/21/2019
3 NDC:50090-4382-3 12 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 06/21/2019
4 NDC:50090-4382-0 30 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 10/09/2019
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA080704 06/15/2016
Labeler - A-S Medication Solutions (830016429)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations
A-S Medication Solutions 830016429 RELABEL(50090-4382) , REPACK(50090-4382)

Revised: 10/2019 A-S Medication Solutions

Ergocalciferol Capsules, Usp 

Rx only

Description 

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 D2 is 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 D2 is equivalent to one International Unit (IU), and 1 mcg of vitamin D2 is equal to 40 IU.

Each softgel, for oral administration, contains Ergocalciferol, USP 1.25 mg (equivalent to 50,000 USP units of Vitamin D), in an edible vegetable oil.

Ergocalciferol, also called vitamin D2, is 9,10-secoergosta-5,7,10(19),22-tetraen-3-ol,(3 ,5Z,7E,22E)-; (C28H44O) with a molecular weight of 396.65, and has the following structural formula:

Structure Formula

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

Clinical Pharmacology 

The in vivo synthesis of the major biologically active metabolites of vitamin D occurs in two steps. The first hydroxylation of ergocalciferol takes place in the liver (to 25-hydroxyvitamin D) and the second in the kidneys (to 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D). Vitamin D metabolites promote the active absorption of calcium and phosphorous by the small intestine, thus elevating serum calcium and phosphate levels sufficiently to permit bone mineralization. Vitamin D metabolites also mobilize calcium and phosphate from bone and probably increase the reabsorption of calcium and perhaps also of phosphate by the renal tubules.

There is a time lag of 10 to 24 hours between the administration of vitamin D and the initiation of its action in the body due to the necessity of synthesis of the active metabolites in the liver and kidneys. Parathyroid hormone is responsible for the regulation of this metabolism in the kidneys.

Indications & Usage 

Ergocalciferol is indicated for use in the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, refractory rickets, also known as vitamin D resistant rickets, and familial hypophosphatemia.

Contraindications 

Ergocalciferol is contraindicated in patients with hypercalcemia, malabsorption syndrome, abnormal sensitivity to the toxic effects of vitamin D, and hypervitaminosis D.

Warnings 

Hypersensitivity to vitamin D may be one etiologic factor in infants with idiopathic hypercalcemia. In these cases vitamin D must be strictly restricted.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Precautions 

General

Vitamin D administration from fortified foods, dietary supplements, self-administered and prescription drug sources should be evaluated. Therapeutic dosage should be readjusted as soon as there is clinical improvement. Dosage levels must be individualized and great care exercised to prevent serious toxic effects. IN VITAMIN D RESISTANT RICKETS THE RANGE BETWEEN THERAPEUTIC AND TOXIC DOSES IS NARROW. When high therapeutic doses are used progress should be followed with frequent blood calcium determinations.

In the treatment of hypoparathyroidism, intravenous calcium, parathyroid hormone, and/or dihydrotachysterol may be required.

Maintenance of a normal serum phosphorous level by dietary phosphate restriction and/or administration of aluminum gels as intestinal phosphate binders in those patients with hyperphosphatemia as frequently seen in renal osteodystrophy is essential to prevent metastatis calcification.

Adequate dietary calcium is necessary for clinical response to vitamin D therapy.

Protect from light.

Drug Interactions

Mineral oil interferes with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, including vitamin D preparations.

Administration of thiazide diuretics to hypoparathyroid patients who are concurrently being treated with ergocalciferol may cause hypercalcemia.

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

No long-term animal studies have been performed to evaluate the drug's potential in these areas.

Pregnancy Category C

Animal reproduction studies have shown fetal abnormalities in several species associated with hypervitaminosis D. These are similar to the supravalvular aortic stenosis syndrome described in infants by Black in England (1963). This syndrome was characterized by supravalvular aortic stenosis, elfin facies, and mental retardation. For the protection of the fetus, therefore, the use of vitamin D in excess of the recommended dietary allowance during normal pregnancy should be avoided unless, in the judgment of the physician, potential benefits in a specific, unique case outweigh the significant hazards involved. The safety in excess of 400 USP units of vitamin D daily during pregnancy has not been established.

Nursing Mothers

Caution should be exercised when ergocalciferol is administered to a nursing woman. In a mother given large doses of vitamin D, 25-hydroxycholecalciferol appeared in the milk and caused hypercalcemia in her child. Monitoring of the infant's serum calcium concentration is required in that case (Goldberg, 1972).

Pediatric Use

Pediatric doses must be individualized (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

Geriatric Use

Clinical studies of Ergocalciferol capsules, USP did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. A few published reports have suggested that the absorption of orally administered vitamin D may be attenuated in elderly compared to younger individuals. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy.

Adverse Reactions 

Hypervitaminosis D is characterized by effects on the following organ system:

Renal: Impairment of renal function with polyuria, nocturia, polydipsia, hypercalciuria, reversible azotemia, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, generalized vascular calcification, or irreversible renal insufficiency which may result in death.

CNS: Mental retardation.

Soft Tissues: Widespread calcification of the soft tissues, including the heart, blood vessels, renal tubules, and lungs.

Skeletal: Bone demineralization (osteoporosis) in adults occurs concomitantly.

Decline in the average rate of linear growth and increased mineralization of bones in infants and children (dwarfism), vague aches, stiffness, and weakness.

Gastrointestinal: Nausea, anorexia, constipation.

Metabolic: Mild acidosis, anemia, weight loss.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bionpharma at 1-888-235-2466 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

Overdosage 

The effects of administered vitamin D can persist for two or more months after cessation of treatment.

Hypervitaminosis D is characterized by:

  1. Hypercalcemia with anorexia, nausea, weakness, weight loss, vague aches and stiffness, constipation, mental retardation, anemia, and mild acidosis.
  2. Impairment of renal function with polyuria, nocturia, polydipsia, hypercalciuria, reversible azotemia, hypertension, nephrocalcinosis, generalized vascular calcification, or irreversible renal insufficiency which may result in death.
  3. Widespread calcification of the soft tissues, including the heart, blood vessels, renal tubules, and lungs. Bone demineralization (osteoporosis) in adults occurs concomitantly.
  4. Decline in the average rate of linear growth and increased mineralization of bones in infants and children (dwarfism).

The treatment of hypervitaminosis D with hypercalcemia consists in immediate withdrawal of the vitamin, a low calcium diet, generous intake of fluids, along with symptomatic and supportive treatment. Hypercalcemic crisis with dehydration, stupor, coma, and azotemia requires more vigorous treatment. The first step should be hydration of the patient. Intravenous saline may quickly and significantly increase urinary calcium excretion. A loop diuretic (furosemide or ethacrynic acid) may be given with the saline infusion to further increase renal calcium excretion. Other reported therapeutic measures include dialysis or the administration of citrates, sulfates, phosphates, corticosteroids, EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), and mithramycin via appropriate regimens. With appropriate therapy, recovery is the usual outcome when no permanent damage has occurred. Deaths via renal or cardiovascular failure have been reported.

The LD50 in animals is unknown. The toxic oral dose of ergocalciferol in the dog is 4 mg/kg.

Dosage & Administration 

THE RANGE BETWEEN THERAPEUTIC AND TOXIC DOSES IS NARROW.

Vitamin D Resistant Rickets

12,000 to 500,000 USP units daily.

Hypoparathyroidism

50,000 to 200,000 USP units daily concomitantly with calcium lactate 4 g, six times per day.

DOSAGE MUST BE INDIVIDUALIZED UNDER CLOSE MEDICAL SUPERVISION.

Calcium intake should be adequate. Blood calcium and phosphorous determinations must be made every 2 weeks or more frequently if necessary. X-rays of the bones should be taken every month until condition is corrected and stabilized.

How Supplied 

Product: 50090-4382

NDC: 50090-4382-1 8 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-4382-2 4 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-4382-3 12 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

NDC: 50090-4382-0 30 CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED in a BOTTLE

Principal Display Panel - 1.25 Mg Capsule Bottle Label 

BANNER
LIFE SCIENCES

NDC 69387-106-01

Vitamin D
(Ergocalciferol
Capsules, USP)

1.25 mg*

50,000 USP Units

Rx Only
100 Softgels

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 1.25 mg Capsule Bottle Label

ERGOCALCIFEROL
ergocalciferol capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:69387-106
Route of Administration ORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
Ergocalciferol (UNII: VS041H42XC) (Ergocalciferol - UNII:VS041H42XC) Ergocalciferol 1.25 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
SOYBEAN OIL (UNII: 241ATL177A)
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
Product Characteristics
Color GREEN Score no score
Shape OVAL Size 13mm
Flavor Imprint Code PA140
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:69387-106-01 100 in 1 BOTTLE, PLASTIC; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA080704 06/01/2015
Labeler - Banner Life Sciences LLC. (079579273)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations
Banner Pharmacaps Inc. 945494508 MANUFACTURE(69387-106)

Revised: 6/2015 Banner Life Sciences LLC.

Repackaging Information 

Please reference the How Supplied section listed above for a description of individual tablets. This drug product has been received by Aphena Pharma - TN in a manufacturer or distributor packaged configuration and repackaged in full compliance with all applicable cGMP regulations. The package configurations available from Aphena are listed below:

Count 1.25 mg
3 43353-238-03
4 43353-238-04
8 43353-238-08
12 43353-238-12
13 43353-238-13

Store between 20 -25 C (68 -77 F). See USP Controlled Room Temperature. Dispense in a tight light-resistant container as defined by USP. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.

Repackaged by:
Aphena Pharma Solutions - TN
Cookeville, TN 38506

20181218JH

Principal Display Panel - 1.25 Mg 

NDC 43353-238 - Ergocalciferol (50,000 USP Units Vitamin D) 1.25 mg - Rx Only
Bottle Label 1.25 mg

ERGOCALCIFEROL
ergocalciferol capsule, liquid filled
Product Information
Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:43353-238(NDC:42291-266)
Route of Administration ORAL
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength
ERGOCALCIFEROL (UNII: VS041H42XC) (ERGOCALCIFEROL - UNII:VS041H42XC) ERGOCALCIFEROL 1.25 mg
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name Strength
SOYBEAN OIL (UNII: 241ATL177A)
GELATIN (UNII: 2G86QN327L)
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
D&C YELLOW NO. 10 (UNII: 35SW5USQ3G)
FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (UNII: H3R47K3TBD)
Product Characteristics
Color green Score no score
Shape OVAL Size 13mm
Flavor Imprint Code PA140
Contains
Packaging
# Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
1 NDC:43353-238-03 3 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 12/09/2016
2 NDC:43353-238-04 4 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 09/16/2018
3 NDC:43353-238-08 8 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 09/16/2018
4 NDC:43353-238-12 12 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 09/16/2018
5 NDC:43353-238-13 13 in 1 BOTTLE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product 12/13/2018
Marketing Information
Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date
ANDA ANDA080704 07/23/2015
Labeler - Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC (128385585)
Establishment
Name Address ID/FEI Business Operations
Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC 128385585 REPACK(43353-238)

Revised: 12/2018 Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC



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