Gemcal Capsule

Composition of Gemcal Capsule

Gemcal Capsule contains Methylcobalamin (750mcg) + Calcium (250mg) + Magnesium (50mg) + Calcitriol (0.25mcg) + Zinc (7.5mg) + Vitamin K27 (45mcg) + Boron (1.5mg). It belongs to the B-complex vitamin, Vitamin D / calcium supplement, Vitamin and mineral supplement, Prescription-only medicine and Antioxidant / trace element supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Gemcal Capsule

• This medicine is used in the treatment of vitamin b deficiency
• nerve pain and tingling
• anaemia
• tiredness due to deficiency
• vitamin d deficiency
• low calcium
• osteoporosis
• bone health
• nutritional deficiency
• dietary supplementation
• the condition your doctor has prescribed this for
• support during recovery and antioxidant supplementation.

Key benefits

• Corrects a deficiency that causes tiredness and nerve symptoms
• Supports the formation of healthy red blood cells
• Generally well tolerated
• Corrects a very common deficiency in India
• Supports bone strength and muscle function
• Reduces the risk of fractures when a deficiency is present
• Corrects a measured deficiency
• Supports normal body function
• Prescribed for your specific condition
• Corrects dietary shortfalls
• Supports normal immune function

How Gemcal Capsule works

This medicine combines 7 active ingredients: Methylcobalamin, Calcium, Magnesium, Calcitriol, Zinc, Vitamin k and Boron. Methylcobalamin replaces a B vitamin your body needs to make red blood cells, to keep nerves healthy and to release energy from food. Calcium helps your gut absorb calcium and keeps the mineral level in your blood and bones where it should be. Magnesium supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount. Calcitriol acts on the condition your doctor has prescribed it for. Zinc supplies a nutrient that helps protect body cells from everyday oxidative wear and supports normal immune function. Vitamin k acts on the condition your doctor has prescribed it for. Boron supplies a vitamin, mineral or nutrient that your diet may not be providing in sufficient amount.

How to take Gemcal Capsule

Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or after food. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause serious harm, because the body passes surplus B vitamins out in the urine. It can raise blood calcium dangerously, causing thirst, frequent urination, vomiting, confusion and kidney damage. It can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. It may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. It can cause vomiting, stomach pain and, with some minerals, damage over the longer term. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Gemcal Capsule

Most side effects of Gemcal are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• Stomach upset
• Harmless bright yellow urine
• Loose motions
• Constipation
• Bloating
• Stomach discomfort
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Metallic taste

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Gemcal Capsule

Warnings and precautions

Tingling, numbness or burning in the hands and feet should be assessed by a doctor rather than self-treated — a supplement does not address the cause. Folic acid can mask a vitamin B12 deficiency while nerve damage continues, so B12 should be checked before taking folic acid long term. Bright yellow urine after a B-complex dose is expected and harmless. Do not take more than your doctor has advised. Vitamin D builds up in the body and too much raises blood calcium, causing thirst, frequent urination, nausea and confusion. High-dose weekly or monthly sachets are prescription strengths — do not repeat one because you missed a week. Tell your doctor if you have had kidney stones or have kidney disease. A supplement is not a substitute for a balanced diet or for treating the cause of a symptom. Iron makes stools black and can cause constipation — this is expected, but tell your doctor if it troubles you. Keep iron-containing products well out of reach of children; an overdose in a small child is a medical emergency. Check the labels of everything you take so you do not double up on the same nutrient. This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own. A supplement supports a normal diet; it does not prevent or treat infection. Zinc on an empty stomach commonly causes nausea — take it with food. Very high doses of vitamin A over a long period can be harmful, particularly in pregnancy. Do not take several products containing the same nutrient at once; the totals add up.

Do not take Gemcal if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a high blood calcium level, or with certain kidney stones. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Long-term metformin, acid-reducing medicines and some anti-epileptics lower B12 or folate levels. Tell your doctor if you take levodopa, as vitamin B6 can reduce its effect. Calcium reduces the absorption of thyroid tablets, several antibiotics and iron — separate them by a few hours. Water tablets of the thiazide group raise calcium further when combined. Iron, calcium, zinc and magnesium reduce the absorption of thyroid tablets and several antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tea and coffee taken with iron reduce how much is absorbed; vitamin C increases it. Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take. Zinc and other minerals reduce the absorption of some antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner, as high-dose vitamin E can add to its effect.

How to store Gemcal Capsule

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Gemcal Capsule

A supplement corrects a deficiency; it is not a general energy tonic. If you are on it for nerve symptoms, keep your review appointment so the underlying cause is looked for. Take calcium with food, and split the day's total if you take a large amount. Sunlight helps your body make its own vitamin D. Have your level rechecked as your doctor advises rather than continuing high doses indefinitely. Take it with food unless the pack says otherwise. Have deficiencies confirmed and rechecked by blood test rather than supplementing indefinitely. Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Keep your follow-up appointments and any monitoring blood tests. Take it with food to reduce nausea. A varied diet remains the best source of these nutrients.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

Vitamin supplement, Vitamin and mineral supplement, Nutritional supplement and Prescription medicine

Drug class:

B-complex vitamin, Vitamin D / calcium supplement, Vitamin and mineral supplement, Prescription-only medicine and Antioxidant / trace element supplement