Gemcal-D3 Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. It is prescribed when your diet alone cannot provide the necessary calcium your body needs. It increases the absorption of calcium and helps to prevent or treat low blood calcium levels.

Gemcal-D3 Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements: Gemcal-D3 Tablet1 and Gemcal-D3 Tablet2 which replenish the body's stores of important nutrients.

Uses of Gemcal Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency

Benefits of Gemcal Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Calcium deficiency

Gemcal-D3 Tablet 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. Taking it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Gemcal Tablet

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

Constipation
Upset stomach

How to use Gemcal Tablet

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-D3 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Gemcal Tablet works

Gemcal-D3 Tablet is a combination of two nutritional supplements: Calcium and Vitamin D3. Calcium is added as a dietary supplement when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Vitamin D3 is a 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 food.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gemcal-D3 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Gemcal-D3 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Gemcal-D3 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Gemcal-D3 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Gemcal-D3 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Gemcal-D3 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Gemcal Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Gemcal-D3 Tablet, 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-D3 Tablet

₹5.73/Tablet

Ecoral Tablet

Delavie Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹12.3/tablet

115% costlier

Floracal Tablet

Signorah Healthcare

₹4.95/tablet

14% cheaper

Quick tips

Gemcal-D3 Tablet 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 antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
Along with taking Gemcal-D3 Tablet, maintain a healthy lifestyle, include calcium-rich food in your diet, exercise (regular weight-bearing exercise) with your doctor's advice.

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Patient concerns

Becoming fatigue this days weight gaining and tiredness while working can u plz explain me

Dr. Mehtab Baig

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Take a tablet evion 600 twice a day Cap. Gemcal bd

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

Dr. Mehtab Baig

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Tab. Gemcal,-d once a day

User feedback

Patients taking Gemcal-D3 Tablet

Once A Day

77%

Twice A Day

19%

Alternate Day

Top Physicians

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References

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