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Medicines ergocalciferolQuestion & answer

ergocalciferol · Medicine question

Which organs metabolise ergocalciferol?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Ergocalciferol is hydroxylated in the liver and undergoes further metabolism in the kidney.

Sources for this answer

Ergocalciferol 300,000IU Solution for InjectionRPH Pharmaceuticals AB · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 3Document updated 20 December 2022

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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