DRISDOL

Drug Name: DRISDOL

DRISDOL DESCRIPTION:
VITAMIN D - ORAL

COMMON DRISDOL BRAND NAME(S):
Calciferol, Calderol, Drisdol

DRISDOL SIDE EFFECTS:
DRISDOL is generally well tolerated. Notify your doctor if you experience: nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, stomach cramps, dry mouth, increased thirst, increased urination, muscle or bone pain, headache, weakness, weight loss, dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE DRISDOL:
DRISDOL: Take DRISDOL orally as directed. Swallow tablets and capsules whole. Do not crush or chew them. Carefully measure liquid doses of DRISDOL using a marked medication spoon.

DRISDOL USES:
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin which plays an important role in regulating calcium, phosphorus and minerals in the body and for promoting normal bone development. Vitamin D supplements are used to treat and prevent vitamin D deficiencies (rickets); to regulate parathyroid hormone; to prevent and treat muscle cramps; to treat certain types of calcium and phosphate disorders.

DRISDOL PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing kidney disease or thyroid disease. DRISDOL should be used as directed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor about the risks and benefits.

DRISDOL DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take especially barbiturates, digoxin, phenytoin or verapamil. Avoid taking magnesium-containing antacids or mineral oil while taking vitamin D. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

DRISDOL OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness, unconsciousness, weakness, headache, loss of appetite, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea or vomiting, stomach cramps, constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, or irritability.

DRISDOL NOTES:
Vitamin D is commonly found in fresh-water fish, eggs, fortified milk and milk products, sardines, chicken livers and cod liver oil. Follow any dietary guidelines recommended.

MISSED DRISDOL DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

DRISDOL STORAGE:
Store tablets and capsules at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom.