Calcifediol

**Definition:** The major circulating metabolite of VITAMIN D3. 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D04.210.500.247.222.159.478.250 - D04.210.500.247.808.146.478.250 - D04.210.500.812.768.196.478.250 - D10.570.938.146.478.250

**Synonyms:** - 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol - 25-Hydroxyvitamin D 3 - 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 - Calcidiol - 25-Hydroxycholecalciferol Monohydrate