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Gemtide Injection
Teriparatide (0.25mg/ml)
Gemtide Injection is used for osteoporosis.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
₹11,250
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Key details
Salt: Teriparatide (0.25mg/ml)
Available variants: injection injection VIAL
Best price: ₹11,250
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALKEM LAB
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
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Composition of Gemtide Injection
Gemtide Injection contains Teriparatide (0.25mg/ml). It belongs to the Hormone preparation class of medicines.
Uses of Gemtide Injection
Osteoporosis
Key benefits
- Restores hormonal balance
- Effective and reversible contraception
How Gemtide Injection works
Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each) is a synthetic form of a natural human hormone called parathyroid hormone (pth). It works by increasing the number and activity of bone-forming cells (osteoblasts). This strengthens the bones and minimizes the risk of fractures.
How to take Gemtide Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
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 may cause nausea, vomiting and withdrawal bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Gemtide Injection
Most side effects of Gemtide are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Joint pain
- Injection site reactions (pain
- swelling
- redness)
- Nausea
- Leg cramps
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 Gemtide Injection
| Pregnancy | Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each) may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Information regarding the use of Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each) during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Alcohol | Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each). Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each) should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each) may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each) is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. |
| Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each) in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Take a hormonal medicine at the same time every day; the effect depends on a steady level. Seek urgent care for sudden chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, weakness on one side, or pain and swelling in a calf — hormone preparations can raise the risk of clots. Tell your doctor if you smoke, have migraine with aura, high blood pressure, or a family history of clots or breast cancer, before starting. Report any unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding to your doctor.
Do not take Gemtide if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a history of blood clots, certain hormone-sensitive cancers, or active liver disease. Several are contraindicated in pregnancy.
Interactions with other medicines
Rifampicin, several anti-epileptics and St John's wort make hormonal contraception unreliable. Tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.
How to store Gemtide Injection
Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Gemtide Injection
Set a daily alarm if you take it for contraception. Keep your review appointments — blood pressure and other checks matter on long-term hormones.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class:
- Hormonal agent
- Drug class:
- Hormone preparation
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Gemtide Injection FAQs
What is Gemtide Injection used for?
Gemtide Injection is commonly used for Osteoporosis. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Gemtide Injection?
Gemtide Injection contains Teriparatide (0.25mg/ml). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Gemtide Injection?
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Gemtide Injection work?
Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each) is a synthetic form of a natural human hormone called parathyroid hormone (pth).
Is Gemtide Injection a prescription medicine?
Yes. Gemtide Injection is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Gemtide Injection?
The side effects reported most often with Gemtide are Joint pain, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Nausea. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Gemtide Injection be taken during pregnancy?
Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each) may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Gemtide.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Gemtide Injection?
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Gemtide Injection (2.4ml Each).
What if I miss a dose of Gemtide Injection?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Gemtide Injection habit forming?
No. Gemtide Injection is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Gemtide Injection cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Gemtide Injection starts at ₹11,250 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in injection injection VIAL. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Gemtide Injection?
Gemtide Injection is manufactured by ALKEM LAB. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Gemtide Injection delivered?
Gemtide Injection is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Gemtide Injection, Quick facts
- Salt
- Teriparatide (0.25mg/ml)
- Form
- injection
- Best price
- ₹11,250
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- ALKEM LAB
- Manufacturer
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class
- Hormonal agent
- Drug class
- Hormone preparation
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- injection injection VIAL
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Gemtide Injection is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Gemtide Injection.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.