Seleno Information
Seleno is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Seleno have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Seleno depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Seleno Benefits & Uses
Seleno is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Mouth Ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Seleno 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.
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Seleno Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Seleno is used -
Severe
Moderate
- Convulsion
- Confusion
Mild
- Application Site Irritation
- Paresthesia
Common
- Skin redness
Seleno Related Warnings
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Is the use of Seleno safe for pregnant women?
Seleno rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
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Is the use of Seleno safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Seleno as it bears very minor side effects for them.
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What is the effect of Seleno on the Kidneys?
Seleno rarely affects the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Seleno on the Liver?
Seleno may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
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What is the effect of Seleno on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Seleno on the heart have been reported.
Severe Interaction of Seleno with Other Drugs
Seleno should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Seleno Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Seleno unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Liver Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Gastritis
- Peptic Ulcer
- High Blood Pressure
- Gout
- Heart Failure
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial flutter
- Burns
- Eczema
- Liver Disease
- Burning Eyes
Frequently asked Questions about Seleno
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Is this Seleno habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Seleno has not been reported.
Seleno Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Seleno
Some foods when eaten with Seleno can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Seleno
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Seleno.
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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