Gemcal-DS, Calcium Carbonate/ Calcitriol/ Vitamin K2

Gemcal-DS is used for the treatment of low blood calcium levels. Gemcal-DS  works by assisting in the absorption of calcium in the blood.

Gemcal-DS

Calcium Carbonate/ Calcitriol/ Vitamin K2

Gemcal-DS

15

Alkem Laboratories

capsules

Calcium Carbonate 1250 mg / Calcitriol 0.25 mcg / Vitamin K2 45 mcg

Calcitriol

Uses

Calcitriol is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it Works

Calcitriol is known as a type of vitamin D. Calcitriol helps to regulate the amount of two minerals in the body called calcium and phosphate. All three of these substances are important for maintaining healthy, strong bones and teeth.Calcitriol also provides essential nutrients.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Calcitriol may suffer from such side effects;

Frequent urge to urinate,
Dry mouth,
Weight loss,
Bone pain,
Bitter taste,
Constipation,
Headache,
Muscle pain,
Loss of appetite,
Abdominal pain,
Nausea,
Excessive thirst,
Weakness,
Vomiting

Calcium

Uses

Calcium is used as a supplement in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.

How it Works

Calcium is taken for treating kidney problems at times the levels phosphate can be too high in people with chronic kidney disease. Calcium works by bindinding to the phosphate and this allows phosphate to be removed, helping to keep the levels normal.Calcium supplements are also taken alongside other medicines for preventing or treating thinning of the bones causing osteoporosis.

Common Side effects

Patients who take Calcium may suffer from such side effects;

Kidney stone,
Flatulence,
Constipation,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Abdominal bloating,
Altered heart rate,
Abnormal heart rhythm

Vitamin K

Uses

Vitamin K is used as a nutritional supplement in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies, Blood clotting problems, Obstructive jaundice and Liver diseases.

How it Works

Vitamin k provides essential nutrients for people with vitamin K deficiency. Vitamin K also helps in promoting the formation of active prothrombin in the liver.

Common Side effects

Some of the potential side effects of Vitamin K can include the symptoms below

Altered taste,
Cyanosis,
Shortness of breath,
Flushing,
Skin erosion,
Increased bilirubin in the blood,
Decreased blood pressure,
Itching

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