Gretacal Injection 10.0 ml in 1 ampoule

Last Updated: March 27th, 2026

Gretacal Injection is a product of Oaknet Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Composition: Calcium Gluconate (50mg) + Calcium Lactobionate (87.5mg)

Pack of 10 ml

₹ 75.76

Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

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All Details About Gretacal Injection

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Gretacal Injection

Description:

Gretacal Injection 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.

Gretacal Injection 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.

Uses:

Calcium deficiency

Directions For Use:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self administer.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Gretacal

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gretacal Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Gretacal Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Gretacal Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Gretacal Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gretacal Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

FAQs:

What is Gretacal Injection used for in simple terms?

Gretacal Injection is used to treat low calcium levels in the blood, especially when quick correction is needed in a hospital or emergency setting.

Why are two types of calcium used in Gretacal Injection?

Combining calcium gluconate and calcium lactobionate in Gretacal Injection allows for stable delivery of calcium into the bloodstream, helping maintain consistent levels with fewer side effects during infusion.

How fast does Gretacal Injection work after being given through a vein?

Since Gretacal Injection is delivered directly into the bloodstream, calcium levels can start improving within minutes, with symptom relief often seen shortly after.

Can Gretacal Injection be used during dialysis or kidney treatments?

Affirmative, Gretacal Injection may be used under supervision to manage calcium imbalances in patients undergoing dialysis, especially when oral supplements are not enough.

Can Gretacal Injection help after thyroid or parathyroid surgery?

Affirmative, Gretacal Injection is commonly used post-surgery when the parathyroid glands are affected and can not regulate calcium, leading to sudden drops in blood calcium levels.

What if my symptoms do not improve after receiving Gretacal Injection?

If there is no improvement in the symptoms after receiving Gretacal Injection, your doctor will reassess calcium levels, check for other imbalances (like magnesium or vitamin D), and adjust treatment as needed.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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