Gemcal Capsule 15's
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About Gemcal Capsule
Gemcal Capsule is used to treat low blood calcium levels. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels in the body, such as osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones), osteomalacia/rickets (weak bones), hypoparathyroidism (low levels of parathyroid hormone), and latent tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels).
Gemcal Capsule can also be given to pregnant, nursing, and postmenopausal women to ensure that they are getting enough calcium. Additionally, Gemcal Capsule is used to treat hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands) and metabolic bone disease in people with chronic kidney disease, surgery, or other conditions.
Gemcal Capsule consists of three medicines: Calcium carbonate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Zinc (mineral). Calcium provides essential nutrients for bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol helps in improving the absorption of calcium from the intestine. Zinc stimulates osteoblastic bone formation and mineralisation.
In some cases, Gemcal Capsule can cause side effects like constipation or stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mood changes, weakness, tiredness, fast or pounding heartbeat, bone/muscle pain, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Gemcal Capsule , please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Gemcal Capsule . Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions to prevent potential interactions.
Uses of Gemcal Capsule
Gemcal Capsule is indicated for the prevention and treatment of various conditions caused by calcium and vitamin D deficiency. The detailed uses of Gemcal Capsule are as follows:
- Treatment of Osteoporosis: Helps strengthen bones and reduce the risk of fractures in people with brittle or porous bones.
- Management of Osteomalacia (Rickets): Treats softening of the bones caused by vitamin D deficiency, especially in children (rickets) and adults (osteomalacia).
- Correction of Vitamin D Deficiency: Corrects low levels of vitamin D in the body, which is essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
- Treats Hypoparathyroidism: Manages calcium levels in patients with underactive parathyroid glands by improving calcium absorption.
- Manages Latent Tetany: Prevents and treats muscle cramps and spasms caused by low calcium levels in the blood.
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Directions for Use
- Gemcal Capsule can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow Gemcal Capsule as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
- Gemcal Capsule is a nutritional supplement composed of Calcium Carbonate, Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and Zinc, used to correct calcium and vitamin D deficiencies and support bone health.
- It replenishes low calcium levels in the body, supporting the proper functioning of nerves, muscles, and bones.
- Gemcal Capsule is indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and rickets, by strengthening bones and preventing fractures or deformities.
- It enhances calcium absorption from the intestine and maintains adequate blood calcium levels, especially in patients with hypoparathyroidism or chronic kidney disease.
- Gemcal Capsule helps in the treatment of tetany, a condition characterised by painful muscle cramps and spasms due to low calcium levels.
- It plays a vital role in bone regeneration, collagen formation, and protein synthesis, all of which are crucial for maintaining bone density and structure.
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Drug Warnings
- If you are known to be allergic to Gemcal Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
- Gemcal Capsule is not recommended if you have hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), metastatic calcification (extra deposits of calcium in the body), hypervitaminosis D (high vitamin D levels), and malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food).
- Inform your doctor before taking Gemcal Capsule if you have any heart/kidney/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, sarcoidosis (growth of inflammatory cells in different parts of the body), Crohn's disease (inflammatory bowel disease), Whipple's disease (bacterial infection affecting joints and digestive system), achlorhydria (little or no stomach acid), low levels of bile, or phosphate imbalance.
- If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Gemcal Capsule .
- Gemcal Capsule should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your diet.
- Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach, and other green leafy vegetables.
- Snack on calcium-rich nuts like Brazil nuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over your food, vegetables, and salads. Sesame seeds are high in calcium.
- Avoid or reduce the intake of caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol, as they may inhibit calcium absorption.
- Replace the meat with tofu or tempeh for extra calcium in your food.
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Alcohol
Caution
Drinking alcohol can affect calcium absorption; hence, it is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Gemcal Capsule .
Pregnancy
Caution
Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Gemcal Capsule .
Breast Feeding
Caution
Gemcal Capsule can pass into the breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking Gemcal Capsule if you are breastfeeding.
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Liver
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease before taking Gemcal Capsule . Hepatic impairment/liver disease can alter the metabolic and therapeutic activity of certain Vitamin D forms.
Kidney
Caution
Seek a doctor's advice before starting Gemcal Capsule if you have kidney diseases like kidney stones or are undergoing dialysis. Calcitriol in Gemcal Capsule increases inorganic phosphate levels in serum; hence, caution should be taken in patients undergoing dialysis to maintain adequate phosphorus levels and avoid ectopic calcification (calcium deposition).
Children
Caution
Gemcal Capsule should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor.
Heart
Talk to your doctor if you have a history of heart disease. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Geriatrics
Caution
Gemcal Capsule should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. If you have any concerns, please consult your doctor.
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