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Gemcal XT Tablet 15's

Gemcal XT Tablet 15's

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About Gemcal XT Tablet 15's

Gemcal XT Tablet 15's belongs to the group of medicines called nutritional supplements used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies such as calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and post-menopausal osteoporosis. A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases.
 
Gemcal XT Tablet 15's contains Calcium carbonate, L-methylfolate calcium, Mecobalamin, Pyridoxal phosphate, and cholecalciferol. Calcium carbonate makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium from the stomach. Mecobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and production of red blood cells. Pyridoxal phosphate helps in regulating essential metabolic functions. L-methylfolate calcium helps in producing new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Together, Gemcal XT Tablet 15's helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.
 
You are advised to take Gemcal XT Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as stomach upset, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products before starting Gemcal XT Tablet 15's. If you are known to be allergic to any of the components in Gemcal XT Tablet 15's, please inform your doctor. Consult your doctor before taking Gemcal XT Tablet 15's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gemcal XT Tablet 15's should not be given to children unless recommended by a doctor. It is not known if alcohol interacts with Gemcal XT Tablet 15's; please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

Uses of Gemcal XT Tablet 15's

Nutritional deficiencies

Medicinal Benefits

Gemcal XT Tablet 15's is a combination of five supplements, namely: Calcium carbonate, L-methylfolate calcium, Mecobalamin, Pyridoxal phosphate, and cholecalciferol. Gemcal XT Tablet 15's is used to treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies such as calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and post-menopausal osteoporosis. Calcium carbonate makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium from the stomach. Mecobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and production of red blood cells. Pyridoxal phosphate helps in regulating essential metabolic functions. L-methylfolate calcium helps in producing new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Together, Gemcal XT Tablet 15's helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.

Directions for Use

Swallow Gemcal XT Tablet 15's as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Gemcal XT Tablet 15's

  • Stomach upset
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

Do not take Gemcal XT Tablet 15's if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have hypercalcemia (high level of calcium in the blood), hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), hypervitaminosis D (excess vitamin D), sarcoidosis, bowel disease, anaemia, malabsorption, low levels of potassium in blood, kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Gemcal XT Tablet 15's should be given to children only if recommended by the doctor. Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines or herbal products before starting Gemcal XT Tablet 15's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Gemcal XT Tablet 15's may interact with anti-diabetic (metformin), antibiotic (chloramphenicol), anti-convulsant (phenobarbital, phenytoin), anti-neoplastic (altretamine), anti-Parkinson (levodopa), digitalis glycoside (digoxin).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have malabsorption, hypercalcemia (high level of calcium in the blood), hypercalciuria (excess calcium in the urine), nephrocalcinosis (excess calcium deposition in the kidneys), nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), or hypervitaminosis D (excess vitamin D).

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • METFORMIN
  • CHLORAMPHENICOL
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • PHENYTOIN
  • ALTRETAMINE
  • LEVODOPA
  • DIGOXIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health. 
  • Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Meditation and yoga can help lower stress.
  • Avoid processed and fried food. 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Nutritional deficiencies: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. Vitamins and minerals are necessary for body development and the prevention of diseases. Sometimes your body is unable to absorb many nutrients even if you are consuming them. Nutrient deficiency can lead to many health problems like a weakened immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Other Info - GEM0273

FAQs

Gemcal XT Tablet 15's contains Calcium carbonate, L-methylfolate calcium, Mecobalamin, Pyridoxal phosphate, and cholecalciferol. Calcium carbonate makes the bones stronger by increasing their density. It helps in treating and preventing low calcium levels. Cholecalciferol helps in the absorption of calcium from the stomach. Mecobalamin helps in the proper functioning of the brain, nerves, and production of red blood cells. Pyridoxal phosphate helps in regulating essential metabolic functions. L-methylfolate calcium helps in producing new blood cells and prevents low folate levels. Together, Gemcal XT Tablet 15's helps in treating nutritional deficiencies.
Avoid taking more than one multivitamin product at the same time unless advised by the doctor. Taking similar nutritional supplement products together can lead to a vitamin overdose or serious side effects.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Gemcal XT Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has advised it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Gemcal XT Tablet 15's.
Gemcal XT Tablet 15's can be taken with antibiotics if advised by the doctor. However, maintain a gap of 2-4 hours between Gemcal XT Tablet 15's and antibiotic medicines, as taking them together might decrease their effectiveness.
Gemcal XT Tablet 15's is used to treat calcium deficiency in conditions such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, post-menopausal osteoporosis, and maintenance of bone health. It also helps in lowering the levels of homocysteine to normal, thereby reducing the risk of fractures.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Gemcal XT Tablet 15's, please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Gemcal XT Tablet 15's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown whether Gemcal XT Tablet 15's affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Gemcal XT Tablet 15's in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Gemcal XT Tablet 15's in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Limited data is available regarding the usage of Gemcal XT Tablet 15's in children, so please consult a doctor.

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