Selenium (Sulphide)

Selenium supplements are used to prevent or treat selenium deficiency. The body needs selenium for normal growth and health. Selenium is needed for certain enzymes that help with normal body functions. Lack of selenium may lead to changes in fingernails, muscle weakness, and heart problems. Selenium deficiency in the United States is rare. Patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for long periods of time may need selenium. Selenium deficiency is a problem in areas of the world where the soil contains little selenium.

Brands
SELSUN SELSUN BLUE BALANCE TREATMENT SELSUN BLUE WITH HAIR CONDITIONER SELSUN BLUE MOISTURIZING TREATMENT SELSUN GOLD PERFECTIL VISIONACE THERAGRAN-M ONCE A DAY CAROVIT OCULUVIT OCULUVIT EXTRA MULTICAP-M GONADIL-F REVITALE M REVITALE M MULTINA-33 MULTINA-33 MULTINA-33 BETAGE HICAP-M HICAP-SS THERIN-M SUPER BIOPLUS-C VITALET-M VISION-VITE DYNAMIN-V ZEEST MAZIVIT M LEVANIDE PLUS LEVANIDE PLUS LEVANIDE PLUS LEVANIDE PLUS VISAVIT HONEYPLEX PULTOX-S ONCE A DAY AX DIABETONE ENGRAN QUANTUM GOLD QUANTUM SUPER EPIVITE NEUROVIT-M MULTINA MAX MULTINA MAX MULTINA MAX SELSOLF ENGTOP EVIVAL
Adult Dose
Dose: 2.50%
Single Dose: 2.5 (2.5)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: Topical
Instructions: Twice a Week for 1 Month
Neonatal
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
Selinium is the derivative of Selenium (Sulphide). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Salt. It belongs to Dermatological-Anti-dandruff pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Selenium (Sulphide) is 143.00. Its pKa is not relevant.
Contraindications
Selenium (Sulphide) is contraindicated in conditions like Inflammation,Damage skin.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Selenium (Sulphide), which give rise to further complications include Garlic odor in breathing, Metallic taste.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Selenium (Sulphide) include Vomiting, Liver damage, Tremor, Anorexia.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Selenium (Sulphide) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Irritation, Hair loss, Dermatitis, Onchodystrophy.
Indications
Selenium (Sulphide) is primarily indicated in conditions like Dandruff, Pityriasis versicolor, Seborrhoea of scalp.
Interactions
Selenium (Sulphide) is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementSilver Nitrate These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Lotion Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze.
Warnings
'Use selenium sulfide with caution during pregnancy. Selenium sulfide should not be used for skin infections during pregnancy. Do not use this medication on children younger than two years of age without a doctor''s permission. Avoid getting selenium sulfide in eyes. If the medication gets into eyes accidentally, rinse them with clear water for several minutes. Do not let selenium sulfide touch inflamed, raw skin. Do not leave selenium sulfide on hair, scalp or skin for long periods (e.g.overnight) because it may produce irritation.'
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