Selenious acid Benefits & Uses

Selenious acid is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

Selenious acid Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 100 mcg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Nutritional Deficiency Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 1 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Selenious acid Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Selenious acid is used -

Severe

Itching or burning
Diarrhoea
Hair Loss
Irritability
Metallic taste in mouth
Tiredness
Weakness

Selenious acid Related Warnings

Is the use of Selenious acid safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Selenious acid. It is best to stop taking Selenious acid immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Selenious acid safe during breastfeeding?

Selenious acid does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Selenious acid on the Kidneys?

Selenious acid does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Selenious acid on the Liver?

Selenious acid is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Selenious acid on the Heart?

Selenious acid is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Selenious acid with Other Drugs

Selenious acid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Moxifloxacin

Ciprofloxacin

Ofloxacin

Gatifloxacin

Selenious acid Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Selenious acid unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Phlebitis

Frequently asked Questions about Selenious acid

Is this Selenious acid habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Selenious acid has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Selenious acid since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Selenious acid is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Selenious acid is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Selenious acid Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Selenious acid

You can take Selenious acid with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Selenious acid

Information about the interaction of Selenious acid and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown