VITAMIN D2

VITAMIN D2 is also known as ergocalciferol which is a fat soluble vitamin and one of the components of vitamin D that is responsible for the functions of vitamin D. It helps the absorption of calcium as well as phosphorus. Vitamin D, phosphorus and calcium keep the bones strong. Moreover, it helps in the treatment and prevention of osteomalacia, rickets, osteoporosis and other bone disorders. It is used in conjunction with other medications to treat pseudohypoparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, familial hypophosphatemia. It is given to infants as supplement as breast milk usually lacks vitamin D.