Selenite
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Sourced from openFDA- USES: • For the temporary relief of symptoms including: • tingling in hands • tingling in feet • mood changes • frequent colds • poor digestion • fatigue • occasional constipation These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.ICD-10: K59.00
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADIRECTIONS: 1-10 drops under the tongue, 3 times a day or as directed by a health professional. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAIf pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, contact a physician or Poison Control Center right away. Tamper Evident: Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Selenite as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Sodium Selenite Attenuates Monocrotaline-Induced Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension by Upregulating GPX3 and Ameliorating Vascular Remodeling.Physiological research · 2026 · Liu Z, Liu X, Mprah R, et al.PMID 42187509DOI 10.33549/physiolres.935734
- Integrated multi-omics analysis reveals mechanism of metabolic reprogramming enabling bacterial selenite detoxification and selenium nanoparticles biogenesis by Serratia marcescens HBQT.Bioresource technology · 2026 · Zhang Y, Lin J, He M, et al.PMID 42162935DOI 10.1016/j.biortech.2026.134925
- Effect of Metal Cations on Selenite Bioreduction by a Consortium of Halophilic/Halotolerant Bacteria and/or Yeast.Environmental microbiology reports · 2026 · Lashani E, Moghimi H, Turner RJ, et al.PMID 42157070DOI 10.1111/1758-2229.70320
- Effects of the foliar application of selenite at different growth stages on selenium transformation, silage quality and the metabolome of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.).Food chemistry · 2026 · Wang K, Gong T, Du X, et al.PMID 42081854DOI 10.1016/j.foodchem.2026.149472
- Sodium selenite attenuates hyperglycemia-exacerbated cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury by inhibiting the Fas/FasL/PUMA apoptotic pathway.Pathology, research and practice · 2026 · Yang L, Ding F, Yin X, et al.PMID 42061100DOI 10.1016/j.prp.2026.156494
- Sodium selenite synergistic strategy based on myosin structural modification: Achieving soft selenium-enriched gel of large Yellow croaker surimi.Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) · 2026 · Jia A, Xu Y, Guo J, et al.PMID 41895966DOI 10.1016/j.foodres.2026.118893
- Funneliformis mosseae and selenite synergistically enhance rice tolerance to soda saline-alkali stress via regulating photosynthetic-ionic homeostasis and GSH-Px/GSH system.Plant physiology and biochemistry : PPB · 2026 · Liu F, Shi F, Xu T, et al.PMID 41806555DOI 10.1016/j.plaphy.2026.111167
- Selenium modulates the antioxidative response in green microalga Monoraphidium cf. contortum.Environmental toxicology and pharmacology · 2026 · Špoljarić Maronić D, Štolfa Čamagajevac I, Žuna Pfeiffer T, et al.PMID 41672254DOI 10.1016/j.etap.2026.104958
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 27 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Selenite as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- The Effect of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements in Reducing Anemia in Women of Reproductive AgeCompleted · Interventional · 265 enrolled · Ethiopian Public Health InstituteNCT05682261updated 2025-08-07
- Healthy Mums, Healthy Babies: Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation in EthiopiaRecruiting · Observational · 25,620 enrolled · London School of Hygiene and Tropical MedicineNCT05708183updated 2024-12-12
- Sodium Selenite and Radiation Therapy in Treating Patients With Metastatic CancerCompleted · Phase 1 · Interventional · 15 enrolled · Stanford UniversityNCT02184533updated 2024-05-28
- The Effect of a New Antioxidant Combination (ASTED) on Mild Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)Withdrawn · Phase 2 · Phase 3 · Interventional · 0 enrolled · Iran University of Medical SciencesNCT02393183updated 2023-09-28
- Sodium Selenite Supplementation in Patients With Head and Neck CancerUnknown · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Chang Gung Memorial HospitalNCT05451576updated 2023-08-31
- High Dose Inorganic Selenium for Preventing Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral NeuropathyUnknown · Phase 3 · Interventional · 68 enrolled · Seoul National University HospitalNCT04201561updated 2023-06-26
- An Exploratory Investigation of a Supplement to Promote Cognitive Health BenefitsCompleted · Interventional · 34 enrolled · HeightsNCT05523115updated 2022-11-08
- Selenium for Musculoskeletal HealthCompleted · Phase 3 · Interventional · 123 enrolled · Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustNCT02832648updated 2022-01-06
- Study Evaluating Sodium Selenite in Combination With Abiraterone in Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer Progressing on AbirateroneWithdrawn · Phase 1 · Interventional · 0 enrolled · Stanford UniversityNCT04296578updated 2021-08-12
- SodiUm SeleniTe Adminstration IN Cardiac Surgery (SUSTAIN CSX®-Trial).Unknown · Phase 3 · Interventional · 1,400 enrolled · Daren K. HeylandNCT02002247updated 2021-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Selenite used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Selenite carries indications including: USES: • For the temporary relief of symptoms including: • tingling in hands • tingling in feet • mood changes • frequent colds • poor digestion • fatigue • occasional constipation These statements are based upon homeopathic principles. They have not been reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What are the brand names for Selenite?
- Selenite is marketed under brand names including Macuvite with Lutein.
Note. Data for
selenite is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.