Is it ok to have gemcal daily? I've been taking it for the last 1yr. Is there any side effects? ## Gemcal is a nutritional supplement it contains: Calcitriol .25 mcg, Calcium Carbonate 500 mg and zinc 7.5 mg. Learn more dietary supplement information here. As to taking it daily, in theory there shouldn't be a problem, because all of these nutrients are very important to your health, as long as you don't take more than is recommended. However, it is always advisable to ask your doctor about anything you take regularly, just to be safe. Do you have any medical conditions? Do you take any medications regularly? ## Tnx for the info. I have mild osteoarthritis in both knees. Hence doctor adviced me to take Gemcal capsules...1 daily. Definitely there's improvement in my condit...

My doctor has advised chymonac tabs. Alongwith D-Gain & Gemcal -DS for degenerative changes in LS spine. I have constipation problem after taking these med. Pl. Advise is it side effect of these med? I am 70 year old. ## Based on my research, 'constipation' is in fact listed as a side effect of Gemcal-DS (calcitriol). If however, its become too bothersome or severe, I would strongly recommend contacting your doctor as soon as possible to find a more appropriate solution. Have you considered supplementing with any laxatives or digestive enzymes to help breakdown food blockages in the intestines? Just adding a bit more fiber to your diet may even help relieve much of the constipation. Fruits such as, bananas, dates, rasins, apples, apple juice and apple cider are also natural ...

I am trying to locate the manufacturer of Calcitriol so I can get help paying for my medicine. Can you give me any information such as the address or phone number of the company? ## Hello, Based on my research, the manufacturer of the drug "Calcitriol" is Roxane Laboratories,Inc. If you run a google search for "Roxane Laboratories, Inc" you will find their website, address, and contact info. I hope this helps, good luck!

I am trying to locate the manufacturer of Calcitriol so I can get help paying for my medicine. Can you give me any information such as the address or phone number of the company? ## Hi Buffy, There are actually several different manufacturers of Calcitrol, so I would need to know what your pill looks like (what imprints are on it, etc..) before determining who makes it. A few of the manufacturers I came across are: Roxane Laboratories, Inc. Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Roche Laboratories Please post back whenever you're able to and I can certainly find more specific details from there. :)

how it helps our body is it advisable for man of age 63 to take one tablet daily ## Gemcal is a nutritional supplement it contains: Calcitriol .25 mcg, Calcium Carbonate 500 mg and zinc 7.5 mg. Whether or not you need to take it regularly can only be decided by you and your doctor, if you do not normally get enough of these nutrients in your diet, then it can be very beneficial. Have you tried asking them about this?