Gluci Injection
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Neon Laboratories Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Calcium Gluconate (50mg) + Calcium Lactobionate (87.5mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS |
| User Rating | 4.2 |
| User Reviews | 750 |
FAQ
Gluci Injection Reviews
Gluci is prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency. This medicine helps in improving the strengthening of the bones.
Gluci injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You are not advised to self administer this injection. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this medication.
You may experience symptoms of injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, and pain. Usually, they go away with time but if these symptoms persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease or are taking any medicines.
Gluci injection is administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You are not advised to self administer this injection. Inform your doctor if you have any known allergy from this medication.
You may experience symptoms of injection site reactions such as redness, swelling, and pain. Usually, they go away with time but if these symptoms persist for a longer duration, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any disease or are taking any medicines.
How Gluci Injection Works
Gluci is a nutritional supplement containing two calcium salts: Calcium Gluconate and Calcium Lactobionate which treat calcium deficiency. Calcium is a mineral, essential for several body functions, including the formation of strong bones. It is also necessary for nerve, muscle and heart function as well as for certain hormonal functions.
How to Use Gluci Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Benefits of Gluci Injection
- In Calcium deficiency: Calcium is a mineral that is essential for proper bone growth and function. Your heart, muscles, and nerves also need calcium to function properly. Gluci helps treat calcium deficiency (hypocalcemia) if you do not get enough calcium from your diet. Gluci works by increasing the levels of calcium in your body. The advantage of taking Gluci over tablets is that it it is absorbed by the body quickly and gives effective results. However, you should always take Gluci under a doctors supervison and recommendation. Along with this, you can also ask your doctor for a diet rich in calcium in order to improve its level.
Uses of Gluci Injection
- Calcium deficiency
Gluci Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Gluci alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Gluci should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gluci may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gluci. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gluci is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Gluci is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gluci may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Gluci may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Include calcium-rich food in your diet like milk, cheese, yogurt, calcium-fortified soya milk, and green leafy vegetables like spinach.
- Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, or if you have ever had kidney stones.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking an iron supplement, as the absorption rate might be affected.
- Gluci is used in the treatment of calcium deficiency.
- Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medications like antihypertensives, antibiotics, or medicines for heart disease or bone disorders.
References
- Combs Jr. GF, McClung JP. The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health. 5th ed. Westborough, MA: Academic Press; 2017.
- Coates PM, Betz JM, Blackman MR, et al. (Editors). Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. 2nd ed. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press; 2010.