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Gexcal Softgel Capsule 15's

Gexcal Softgel Capsule is used to treat nutritional deficiencies and support overall bone health. It helps strengthen bones and improve bone metabolism, making it beneficial in conditions such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, and rickets caused by low calcium levels. Regular use helps maintain bone density, supports skeletal strength, and reduces the risk of fractures. It also aids in improving calcium balance in the body, contributing to healthier bones and better mobility.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

CALCITRIOL-0.25MCG+CALCIUM CARBONATE-625MG+VITAMIN K2 7-45MCG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Syngex Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Gexcal Softgel Capsule

Gexcal Softgel Capsule belongs to the class of nutritional supplements used support bone health and improve bone metabolism. It effectively treats various conditions caused by low calcium levels.

Gexcal Softgel Capsule contains calcium carbonate, calcitriol, and vitamin K2-7. It helps maintain bone density by promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.

Take Gexcal Softgel Capsule as advised by your doctor. It may cause side effects such as constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and headaches. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Gexcal Softgel Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Gexcal Softgel Capsule

Gexcal Softgel Capsule is used in the management and treatment of low calcium levels. The detailed uses of Gexcal Softgel Capsule are as follows:

  • Treatment of calcium deficiency: Gexcal Softgel Capsule is used to treat calcium deficiency in the body.
  • Management of bone health: Gexcal Softgel Capsule helps maintain bone density by promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.

Key Benefits

  • Helps treat low blood calcium levels and correct calcium deficiency.
  • Supports strong and healthy bones by maintaining bone density.
  • Aids in strengthening the skeletal system and reducing the risk of bone weakness.
  • Promotes overall bone health and improves calcium balance in the body.

Directions for Use

  • Take Gexcal Softgel Capsule with or without food, or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Gexcal Softgel Capsule Works

Gexcal Softgel Capsule contains calcium carbonate, calcitriol, and vitamin K2-7. • Calcium carbonate provides elemental calcium required for bone mineralisation, helping to maintain normal bone strength. • Calcitriol enhances intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate, thereby increasing their availability for bone formation and maintenance. • Vitamin K2-7 helps direct calcium into bones and reduces its deposition in soft tissues.
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Alcohol

Safe

No interactions were found/established.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will weigh the potential risks and benefits before recommending Gexcal Softgel Capsule .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Consult your doctor before taking Gexcal Softgel Capsule if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will decide if Gexcal Softgel Capsule can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe

It does not affect your driving ability.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver disease before taking Gexcal Softgel Capsule .

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney disease before taking Gexcal Softgel Capsule .

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor about using Gexcal Softgel Capsule in children.

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Heart

Caution

Gexcal Softgel Capsule is generally safe for heart patients, but should be taken only under medical supervision to avoid calcium imbalance or interactions with cardiac medications. Always consult your doctor before start using it.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Gexcal Softgel Capsule is generally safe for geriatric patients, but should be taken only under medical supervision to avoid risks like calcium imbalance, kidney strain, or interactions with other age-related medications. Always consult your doctor before use.

What if I have taken an overdose of Gexcal Softgel Capsule

An overdose of Gexcal Softgel Capsule may cause headache, weakness, drowsiness, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stomach pain, muscle pain, or bone pain, increased thirst, itching, increased urination (especially at night), severe stomach pain spreading to your back, irregular heartbeats, loss of appetite, weight loss, feeling hot, decreased interest in sex, or being unable to urinate. In that case, please go to the emergency department of the closest hospital or call the doctor immediately. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Diet:

  • Include dairy products such as milk, yoghurt, cheese, or milk-based custard in your daily diet.
  • Add green leafy vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, and spinach regularly.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds over meals and salads as they are rich in calcium.
  • Consume fermented foods such as Japanese fermented soybeans (natto), which are a good source of vitamin K2.

Lifestyle management:

  • Avoid or limit caffeine, soft drinks, and alcohol as they may reduce calcium absorption.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Gexcal Softgel Capsule to start to work: The time required for Gexcal Softgel Capsule to show its action is not clinically established.

The time for which the effects of Gexcal Softgel Capsule last: The duration of action for Gexcal Softgel Capsule is not clinically established.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Gexcal Softgel Capsule out of the sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if you forget to take Gexcal Softgel Capsule

If you miss a dose of Gexcal Softgel Capsule , take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take an extra dose to make up for a missed dose.

Drug Warnings

  • Let your doctor know if you are allergic to any of the components in Gexcal Softgel Capsule .
  • Brief your medical history if you have any heart/liver/blood vessel diseases, kidney stones, hypercalcemia (high calcium levels), or malabsorption syndrome.
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Gexcal Softgel Capsule .
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines.

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, as there may be an interaction.

  • Cholestrol lowering medicines (Cholestyramine)
    • Potential effect: May interfere with the absorption of vitamins.
  • Antibiotics (Doxycycline, Ciprofloxacin)
    • Potential effect: May interfere with the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Weight-loss drugs (Orlistat)
    • Potential effect: May decrease the effectiveness of Gexcal Softgel Capsule .
  • Anti-cancer drugs (Estramustine)
    • Potential effect: May decrease the effectiveness of Estramustine.

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions.

  • High calcium levels in the blood.
  • Malabsorption syndrome
  • Kidney stones
  • Crohn's disease (chronic inflammatory bowel disease)
  • Phosphate imbalance

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Therapeutic Class

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FAQs

Gexcal Softgel Capsule is used to manage and treat low calcium levels and its associated conditions.

Gexcal Softgel Capsule is a dietary supplement that prevents and treats calcium deficiency. It works by replenishing low calcium levels, maintaining bone density, and promoting calcium transport from the bloodstream into the bone.

Gexcal Softgel Capsule may cause side effects such as constipation, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and headaches. If these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.

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Author Details

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Reviewed By

  • Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

    MPharma., PhD

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Guwahati, India
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