Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

No, Gamatrol Nano Shot does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported to cause weight gain by the patients who are taking. It is not a known side effect of this drug. In fact, its long-term use might cause weight loss. It is presumed that it can prevent the formation of fat cells and their storage by increasing the levels of hormone chemical messengers serotonin and testosterone which leads to weight loss. If you experience heavy weight gain after using this drug and you are in doubt that this drug is causing unusual weight gain then discuss with your doctor without further delay.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Gamatrol Nano Shot contains cholecalciferol which is a secosteroid and it acts as a hormone precursor. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of diseases that results from vitamin D deficiency such as rickets. It should not be confused with anabolic-androgenic steroids which are used by some bodybuilders, without prescription to build muscle mass.

Dr. Saurabh Shakya MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gamatrol Nano Shot can elevate the calcium levels in the blood (hypercalcemia) if taken a high dose for a long time. The normal levels of calcium are restored after discontinuation of this drug and not consuming calcium-containing products. Do not take this drug in more than the prescribed doses to avoid unpleasant side effects.

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Gamatrol Nano Shot is a brand name of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, sachet, and injection. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of diseases that results from vitamin D3 deficiency (rickets, osteoporosis, and osteomalacia) and to treat nutritional deficiency of vitamin D3 due to imbalanced diet and its deficiency which is caused by some disease states (malabsorption syndrome, Crohn's disease, and liver diseases). It is also used in the Crohn's of calcium (hypocalcemia) caused by hypoparathyroidism which is decreased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) from parathyroid glands.

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gamatrol Nano Shot is helpful in the treatment of rickets which is a condition that results from vitamin D deficiency in the children which causes soft and weak bones. Gamatrol Nano Shot works in rickets by restoring the normal levels of vitamin D which promotes the strengthening of bones through calcium absorption.