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cholecalciferol |
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cholecalciferol [‚kō·lə‚kal′sif·ə‚rȯl] (pharmacology) C27H44O Colorless crystals with a melting range of 84-88°C; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, and fatty oils; derived from the vitamin D3of tuna liver oil and used as an antirachitic vitamin. Also known as vitamin D3. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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400 IU (10 [micro]g) per day of ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) or of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) are sufficient. Gastrointestinal absorption of lead in chicks: involvement of the cholecalciferol endocrine system. PARIS -- Ipsen (ISIN:FR0010259150) (Paris:IPN) and MSD today announced the signing of a co-marketing agreement under which MSD will grant Ipsen the marketing rights in France for Adrovance(TM), a fixed combination of alendronate sodium and cholecalciferol (vitamin D3), indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in patients at risk of vitamin D deficiency. |
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