Gemful: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gemful Benefits

Gemful is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Hyperparathyroidism
Heartburn (Read More - Home Remedies for Heartburn: Natural Ways to Alleviate Discomfort)
Acidity (Read More - Home remedies for acidity)
Osteoporosis (Read More - Fight Osteoporosis with These Easy and Natural Home Remedies)
Osteopenia
Nutritional Deficiency

Gemful Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Gemful Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gemful is used -

Severe

Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Wheezing
Swelling
Skin Peeling

Mild

Itching or burning

Gemful Related Warnings

Is the use of Gemful safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Gemful in pregnant women.
Is the use of Gemful safe during breastfeeding?

Gemful does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Gemful on the Kidneys?

Gemful does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gemful on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Gemful on the liver.
What is the effect of Gemful on the Heart?

Gemful is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Gemful with Other Drugs

Gemful should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tetracycline

Moderate

Hydrochlorothiazide

Olmesartan,Amlodipine,Hydrochlorothiazide

Digoxin

Aluminium hydroxide

Atropine

Chloroquine

Doxycycline

Amlodipine

Aspirin(ASA),Paracetamol,Caffeine

Gemful Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gemful unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Hypercalcemia
Arrhythmia
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

How to use Gemful?

General precautions for Gemful

Frequently asked Questions about Gemful

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Gemful with ibuprofen?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Gemful can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinical meaningful interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Gemful along with ibuprofen if taken as directed by the doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Gemful?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Gemful is a brand name of calcitriol. It belongs to the class of drugs known as vitamin D analog. It is a prescription drug that is used in the management of hypoparathyroidism which is decreased levels of parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid gland and secondary hyperparathyroidism which is increased levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) usually seen in patients with chronic renal failure. It is also used in the deficiency of calcium (hypocalcemia) associated with chronic renal dialysis and postmenopausal osteoporosis. It is used off-label for the treatment of vitamin D dependent rickets.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Gemful with aspirin?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Gemful can be taken with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Gemful along with aspirin if taken as directed by the doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Gemful with diclofenac?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Gemful can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Gemful along with diclofenac if taken as directed by the doctor. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Gemful helpful in osteoporosis?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gemful is helpful in the treatment of post-menopausal osteoporosis (a condition in which bone become weak or brittle). Gemful works in osteoporosis by increasing the calcium concentration in our body through its intestinal absorption and retention from kidneys which helps in making bones stronger.