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Gemitrol Kit

Gemitrol Kit

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

About Gemitrol Kit

Gemitrol Kit is a combination medicine used to treat calcium deficiency and osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens and thins the bones by decreasing bone density which is common in post-menopausal women. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break.

Gemitrol Kit contains Calcitriol (a form of vitamin D3), Risedronate sodium, Calcium carbonate, and Zinc. Calcitriol is a man-made form of Vitamin D3 that increases the absorption of calcium, thereby increasing calcium levels in the blood. Calcium carbonate is a mineral used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Risedronate sodium works by binding to the bone tightly and preventing the removal of calcium by osteoclasts (a type of bone cell that destroys bone tissue). This prevents osteoclasts from breaking down the bone and keeps the bones strong, and minimizes the risk of bones breaking. Zinc is essential for growth, cell function and bone metabolism.

Take Gemitrol Kit as advised by the doctor. Sometimes, Gemitrol Kit may cause side effects such as stomach upset, diarrhoea, gas, nausea, headache and constipation. Most of these side effects of Gemitrol Kit do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are allergic to Gemitrol Kit or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit. Gemitrol Kit is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit.

Uses of Gemitrol Kit

Osteoporosis, Calcium deficiency

Medicinal Benefits

Gemitrol Kit contains Calcitriol (a form of vitamin D3), Risedronate sodium, Calcium carbonate, and Zinc used to treat calcium deficiency and osteoporosis (weak and brittle bones). Calcitriol increases the absorption of calcium, thereby increasing calcium levels in the blood. Calcium carbonate is used to prevent or treat calcium deficiency. It provides essential nutrients to maintain bone formation. Risedronate sodium makes the bones strong and minimizes the risk of bones breaking. Zinc is essential for growth, cell function and bone metabolism.

Directions for Use

Take Gemitrol Kit as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Gemitrol Kit

  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea
  • Gas
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Constipation

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to calcium, Risedronate sodium, zinc, calcitriol or any other ingredients, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit. Gemitrol Kit is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. If you are on dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking anticonvulsants (phenytoin, phenobarbital), water pills (hydrochlorothiazide), antifungal (ketoconazole), high cholesterol-lowering medicines (cholestyramine), antacids (magnesium, aluminium), iron and calcium supplements, steroids (fluticasone, prednisolone, dexamethasone), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen), antibiotics (amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin, streptomycin), a medicine used to treat hypoparathyroidism (parathyroid hormone) and a drug used to remove excess iron from the body (deferasirox).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid spinach, rhubarb, bran and whole grains with Gemitrol Kit as they may reduce the absorption of calcium.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high levels of vitamin D or calcium in the blood, kidney stones, parathyroid gland disorder, cancer, liver or kidney problems, or if you have had swelling, numbness or pain in the jaw, loose tooth, heavy jaw feeling or had Barrett’s oesophagus (abnormal change in the cells lining the lower oesophagus), inform your doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit. 

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • CHOLESTYRAMINE
  • MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE
  • FLUTICASONE
  • PREDNISOLONE
  • DEXAMETHASONE
  • IBUPROFEN
  • AMIKACIN
  • GENTAMICIN
  • TOBRAMYCIN
  • STREPTOMYCIN
  • DESFERRIOXAMINE

Habit Forming

No

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 (Chinese white cabbage), 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.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Osteoporosis: It is a bone disease that weakens and thins bones by decreasing bone density. As the density of bones decreases, they weaken and are more likely to break. Post-menopausal women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men because, at menopause, a woman’s ovaries stop the production of estrogen (a female hormone), which is essential to keep bones healthy. Following menopause, bone loss occurs, making bones weak and more likely to break. Also, long-term use of steroids may affect bone strength and cause osteoporosis in both men and women. Signs and symptoms include back pain caused by a fractured or collapsed vertebra, loss of height over time, a stooped posture, and a bone that breaks much more easily than expected.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Other Info - GEM0027

FAQs

Gemitrol Kit contains Calcitriol, Risedronate sodium, Calcium carbonate, and Zinc. It works by restoring essential nutrients in the body and increasing calcium levels in the blood. Thereby, it increases mineral content, bone strength and reduces the chance of fracture.
You are not recommended to take Gemitrol Kit if you have hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) as it may worsen the condition. However, the levels of calcium and vitamin D may be checked before starting treatment with Gemitrol Kit.
You are not recommended to take Gemitrol Kit with phenytoin as it may reduce the effectiveness of Gemitrol Kit. However, please consult a doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit with other medicines.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid high alcohol consumption as it may cause bone loss.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Gemitrol Kit. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Not applicable

Gemitrol Kit usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Gemitrol Kit is not recommended for patients with severe kidney problems. However, if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before taking Gemitrol Kit. Your doctor may adjust the dose or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Gemitrol Kit is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Hence, please consult a doctor.

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