Calcifediol

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Calcifediol


The major circulating metabolite of vitamin D3 (CALCIFEROL). It is produced in the LIVER and is the best indicator of the body's vitamin D stores. It is effective in the treatment of RICKETS and OSTEOMALACIA, both in azotemic and non-azotemic patients. Calcifediol also has mineralizing properties.

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