Capsule shell can be divided into vegetarian and non-vegetarian origin on the basis of their origin. Gelatin capsule shell are typically of animal origin and HPMC or starch based shells are of vegetarian origin. CDSCO received one proposal to replace all non veg capsule with capsule of vegetarian origin.

Gemcal Capsules is used for the treatment of calcium, Vitamin D and Zinc deficiency. As an adjuvant for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and bone disorders. As a supplement when calcium requirement of body is high such as in elderly, after surgery, during pregnancy and lactation.

“The truth is, the research is inconclusive. But there is a growing body of evidence that suggests no health benefit, or even worse, that calcium supplements may be harmful.” Multiple studies have found that theres little to no benefit to taking calcium supplements for the prevention of hip fractures.

Capsule Gemcal is a Capsule manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Ltd. It is commonly used for the diagnosis or treatment of Bones weakening, acidity, diarrhea, stomach ulcer, acne. It has some side effects such as Abdominal pain, headache, nausea, constipation.

Tolerability. Calcium supplements cause few, if any, side effects. But side effects can sometimes occur, including gas, constipation and bloating. In general, calcium carbonate is the most constipating.

Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are the optimal forms of supplement. Calcium carbonate should be taken with meals because it requires stomach acid to dissolve and absorb. Calcium carbonate has the most calcium per pill (40 percent), therefore fewer pills are needed.

Calcium carbonate should be taken with food. Stomach acid produced while eating helps your body absorb calcium carbonate. Total daily dose. Calcium is best absorbed when its taken in smaller doses (typically less than 600 milligrams at one time).

To maximize your absorption of calcium, take no more than 500 mg at a time. You might take one 500 mg supplement in the morning and another at night. If you take a supplement that also contains vitamin D, it will help your body absorb calcium more efficiently.

GEMCAL PLUS contains Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin K2-7, Mecobalamin, L-Methyl Folate, Zinc, Magnesium. It is used for prevention and treatment of mineral, vitamin & calcium deficiency and adjunct therapy for osteoporosis.

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Calcitriol is used to treat and prevent low levels of calcium and bone disease in patients whose kidneys or parathyroid glands (glands in the neck that release natural substances to control the amount of calcium in the blood) are not working normally.

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 -Kit is to be taken empty stomach.