Calcium is an essential mineral to support bone health and serves as a major therapeutic intervention to prevent and delay the incidence of osteoporosis (weak bones). Many individuals do not get optimum amount of calcium from diet and hence need calcium supplements.
Gemcal is composed of Calcitriol, Calcium carbonate and Zinc. Calcitriol is the physiologically active form of vitamin D, specifically the vitamin D3.
It regulates calcium in body by promoting absorption in the intestine, reabsorption in kidneys, and, along with parathyroid hormone, regulation of bone growth.
Its production is stimulated by low blood calcium levels and parathyroid hormone.
Calcium carbonate is indicated for prevention and treatment of calcium deficiency.
Zinc is an essential mineral and is known as an essential nutritional factor in the growth of human beings. It has a stimulatory effect on bone formation and mineralization. Zinc deficiency leads to bone growth retardation.
Zinc content of bone is found to decrease in aging, skeletal unloading, and postmenopausal conditions, suggesting its role in bone disorder. Oral administration of zinc has the restorative effect on bone loss and hence is prescribed in conditions including aging, calcium and vitamin D deficiency, estrogen deficiency, diabetes, fracture healing, etc.
Gemcal is a brand of Alkem Laboratories, a leading Indian pharmaceutical company with global operations in more than 50 countries internationally. Alkem is engaged in the development, manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical and neutraceutical products. Established in 1973, Alkem has a comprehensive portfolio of over 700 brands covering all the major therapeutic segments. Alkem has been been ranked the No.1 Anti-infective company in India for the past 10 years.