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MULTIMINERALS

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  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
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  • GATIFLOXACIN
  • SPARFLOXACIN
  • OFLOXACIN
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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Calcium carbonateDigoxin
Severe
Calcium carbonateDolutegravir
Severe

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Calcium carbonateDigoxin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemcal Capsule:
Co-administration of Gemcal Capsule and Digoxin may increase the calcium levels may increase the effects of Digoxin

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Gemcal Capsule can be taken with Digoxin if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemcal Capsule:
Co-administration of Dolutegravir with Gemcal Capsule can reduce the effectiveness of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Gemcal Capsule can be taken with dolutegravir if prescribed by the doctor. However, dolutegravir and Gemcal Capsule should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonateKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemcal Capsule:
Co-administration of Gemcal Capsule with Ketoconazole may decrease the effects of Ketoconazole.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Gemcal Capsule can be taken with Ketoconazole if prescribed by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2 or more hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonatePatiromer calcium
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemcal Capsule:
Co-administration of Gemcal Capsule may lower the effectiveness of Patiromer calcium in binding potassium.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Gemcal Capsule can be taken with Patiromer calcium if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms such as metabolic alkalosis like nausea, vomiting, tremor, muscle twitching, lightheadedness, numbness or tingling, prolonged muscle spasms, slowed breathing, irregular heartbeat, and confusion. Do not discontinue the medication without a doctor's advice.
Calcium carbonateRaltegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemcal Capsule:
Co-administration of Gemcal Capsule may interfere with the absorption of Raltegravir and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gemcal Capsule with Raltegravir should be avoided. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns, the doctor may recommend alternatives that do not interact with raltegravir. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
Calcium carbonateGefitinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemcal Capsule:
Co-administration of Gemcal Capsule may interfere with the absorption of Gefitinib and reduce its effectiveness.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Gemcal Capsule can be taken with Gefitinib if prescribed by the doctor. However, Gefitinib and Gemcal Capsule should not be taken orally at the same time. Maintain a gap of 2-6 hours between both medicines. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
Zinc sulfateDolutegravir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemcal Capsule:
Coadministration of dolutegravir with Gemcal Capsule can reduce the efficacy of dolutegravir.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dolutegravir and Gemcal Capsule together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take dolutegravir either two hours before or six hours after taking a dose of Gemcal Capsule. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolDihydrotachysterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemcal Capsule:
Cholecalciferol and dihydrotachysterol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Gemcal Capsule and dihydrotachysterol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolSucralfate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemcal Capsule:
Taking Cholecalciferol together with Sucralfate may increase the risk or severity of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Cholecalciferol and Sucralfate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ColecalciferolParicalcitol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Gemcal Capsule:
The combined use of cholecalciferol and paricalcitol are forms of vitamin D, and taking too much vitamin D may lead to toxic effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Gemcal Capsule and paricalcitol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - irregular heartbeat, seizures, weakness, tiredness, headache, dizziness, ringing in the ears, loss of appetite, feeling sick, dry mouth, strange taste in your mouth, muscle or bone pain, thirst, losing weight, eye infection, sensitivity to light, runny nose or itching - contact a doctor right away. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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CALCITRIOL-0.25MCG+CALCIUM CARBONATE-500MG+ZINC-7.5MGFiber rich foods
Moderate

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CALCITRIOL-0.25MCG+CALCIUM CARBONATE-500MG+ZINC-7.5MGFiber rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Spinach

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gemcal Capsule with food containing oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb) or phytic acid results in decreased absorption of Gemcal Capsule. It is advised to take Gemcal Capsule two hours before or after consumption of food containing oxalic acid or phytic acid.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Drug Warnings

If you are known to be allergic to Gemcal Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Gemcal Capsule . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Calcitriol in higher doses may harm the fetus. Gemcal Capsule may pass into the breast milk; hence consult your doctor before taking Gemcal Capsule if you are a breastfeeding mother. Gemcal Capsule should be used with caution in children and only if recommended by a doctor. Calcitriol in Gemcal Capsule can affect growth in children. Inform your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using Gemcal Capsule . 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, and phosphate imbalance. Gemcal Capsule contains sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have an intolerance to sugars, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

Side Effects of Gemcal Capsule

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Constipation
  • Mood changes
  • Tiredness/ weakness
  • Fast or pounding heartbeat

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. Liquid: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the recommended dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

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Medicinal Benefits

Gemcal Capsule is a combination of three drugs, namely; Calcium carbonate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3) and Zinc (mineral) used to treat low blood calcium levels and various associated 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 tetany (a muscle disease with low blood calcium levels). Calcium carbonate is a mineral and prevents or treats calcium deficiency. It helps to maintain bone and teeth health. Calcitriol, a synthetic form of Vitamin D3, treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid glands' decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. Zinc is an important mineral in the normal growth and development of the skeletal system. It helps maintain bone density by increasing protein synthetase, which helps protect bone health.

Uses of Gemcal Capsule

Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal osteoporosis Osteomalacia, Rickets, Calcium deficiency and Tetany 

About Gemcal Capsule

Gemcal Capsule belongs to the class of ‘Multi-minerals’ primarily used to treat low blood calcium levels. Gemcal Capsule 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, namely: Calcium carbonate (mineral), Calcitriol (Vitamin D3), and  Zinc (mineral). Calcium is a mineral that is used to prevent or treat a calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation and maintenance. Calcitriol is a synthetic version of Vitamin D3 and treats calcium deficiency with hypoparathyroidism (the parathyroid glands' decreased activity) and metabolic bone diseases in people with chronic kidney failure. It raises Vitamin D levels and thereby increases calcium levels in the blood. This helps in improving the absorption rate of calcium from the intestine. Zinc is a mineral that has an essential role in bone health. Zinc helps to stimulate osteoblastic bone formation and mineralization.

Take Gemcal Capsule as instructed by your doctor. 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 of Gemcal Capsule 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 Gemcal Capsule or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Gemcal Capsule . Higher doses of Vitamin D than the recommended daily dose should be used in pregnant women only when advised by the doctor. Gemcal Capsule may pass into the breast milk. Hence breastfeeding mothers need to seek medical advice before starting Gemcal Capsule . Gemcal Capsule may contain sugar or sorbitol; hence caution should be taken to have sugar intolerance, diabetes, and phenylketonuria (increased levels of an amino acid called phenylalanine).

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