Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule is a medicine used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It increases the levels of vitamin D in your blood which in turn raises calcium levels in the blood by helping in the absorption of more calcium. It also helps in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis.

Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule is a supplement that provides extra calcium to the body. It is beneficial in increasing muscle mass, osteoporosis and in the prevention and treatment of hypocalcemia. It also helps in reducing fatigue and muscular pains. It boosts immunity and helps you maintain healthy bones. It is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms on taking this medicine, let your doctor know.

This medicine is to be taken in the dosage as advised by the doctor. Consult your doctor if you plan to take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine Do not take any other form of vitamin D along with this medicine without consultation with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding to make sure it is safe for you. Let your doctor also know if you have kidney disease or any other medical conditions.

Uses of Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule

Treatment of Calcium deficiency
Treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis

Benefits of Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule

In Treatment of Calcium deficiency

Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule is a nutritional supplement that is used to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels in people who do not get enough calcium from their diets. It improves the level of calcium in the body. This helps keep your bones strong and healthy and reduce the risk of any bone disorders like osteoporosis. Calcium is also necessary for normal functioning of nerves, cells, muscle and heart.

In Treatment and prevention of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a common condition that causes bones to become fragile and brittle so that they break (fracture) more easily. Fractures may be painful and restrict a person’s ability to carry out their normal daily tasks. Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule helps in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis. This medicine helps in the growth and development of bones as well as maintain strong bones. Since osteoporosis doesn’t usually have any symptoms such as pain (until a fracture occurs) you might not ‘feel’ any immediate benefit from your treatment with Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule. Keep taking it until your doctor asks you to stop. Along with medicines, eat a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D like dairy products, green leafy vegetables etc.

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Side effects of Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Gemcal-DS

Diarrhea
Constipation
Upset stomach
Abdominal pain

How to use Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule works

Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule is a combination of Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, and Vitamin K2-7. Calcitriol is the active form of Vitamin D. It raises Vitamin D levels in your blood. This in turn raises calcium levels in your blood by helping you absorb more calcium from your intestine. Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Vitamin K2-7 plays a central role in the metabolism of calcium, the main mineral found in your bones and teeth. Vitamin K2-7 activates the calcium-binding actions of two proteins : matrix GLA protein and osteocalcin, which help to build and maintain bone health.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule

₹30.67/Soft Gelatin Capsule

Bonestat-K2 Soft Gelatin Capsule

Indchemie Health Specialities Pvt Ltd

₹26.93/soft gelatin capsule

12% cheaper

Borcal-K 2 Softgel Capsule

Borrix Healthcare

₹42.2/soft gelatin capsule

38% costlier

K to 7 Softgel Capsule

Kenzar Pharma World

₹22.6/soft gelatin capsule

26% cheaper

Quick tips

Gemcal-DS Soft Gelatin Capsule is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency.
Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like for bone disorders, antihypertensives, antibiotics, antacids, other calcium supplements, or medicines for heart disease.
Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.

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Patient concerns

I have intense leg pain due to deficiency of hydroxy vitamin d. After the test I got value only 12, required value is 40.

Vipul Aggarwal

tab uprise d 3 once a week for 3 monthstab gemcal DS once a day X 1 monthu also need to see a physcian for ur thryoid derangement

One and half month breastfeeding mother . Pain around knees after chickengunia

Dr. Mehtab Baig

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Tab. Gemcal,-d once a day

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