Australian approved name (AAN): Ergocalciferol
Common names and synonyms: Vitamin D2; Vitamin D; (5Z,7E,22E)-9,10-Secoergosta-5,7,10(19),22-tetraen-3b-ol
Molecular formula: C28H44O
Molecular weight: 396.65
Conversions: Ergocalciferol 1µg = 40 IU Vitamin D3
AI for Vitamin D as per NHMRC:
Infants 0-12 months – 5µg/day
Children & Adults <51 years – 5µg/day
Adults – 51-70 years – 10µg/day
Adults – >70 years – 15µg/day
Pregnancy & Lactation – 5µg/day
Maximum daily dosage: When for internal use the Maximum daily dose must be no more than 25 µg (1000IU) of Vitamin D
Warnings and restrictions:
VIT – Vitamins can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. OR Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient
TGA reference: British Pharmacopoeia