Selenium
/api/v1/drug/seleniumMechanism of action
Sourced from openFDAMechanism-of-action class: Physiochemical Activity.
Indications
Sourced from openFDA- Uses: Use the leaflet enclosed for detail.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDAFor best results, do this: Take 3-5 tablets 3-4 times a day. If you weigh less than 100 lbs, use half a dose or take it as prescribed. Contraindications: Traditional Homeopathic formulations do not interact with other remedies, herbs, or other supplements.
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAand Storage: Ask a professional before use if pregnant or breast feeding or if you have severe symptoms. Keep away from children. If you have a reaction to this product that is not positive, discontinue use. Store in a cool and dry place. Packaging: 30gm jar standard quality packing.
Approval history
Sourced from openFDA- Jan 10, 1991ANDAANDA089996Padagis Us
FAERS reports
- 1Fatigue9619.8%
- 2Diarrhoea7157.3%
- 3Nausea6826.9%
- 4Headache6806.9%
- 5Drug Ineffective6446.5%
- 6Pain6176.3%
- 7Dizziness5615.7%
- 8Arthralgia5315.4%
- 9Off Label Use4524.6%
- 10Dyspnoea4344.4%
- 11Pain In Extremity3944.0%
- 12Asthenia3924.0%
- 13Insomnia3683.7%
- 14Pruritus3683.7%
- 15Anxiety3573.6%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Selenium as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Effects of Exogenous Selenium on Accumulations of Selenium, GABA and Antioxidant Activity of Chestnut During Germination.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026 · Wang H, Liu W, Peng F, et al.PMID 42280150DOI 10.3390/molecules31111847
- Green synthesized selenium nanoparticles-based amelioration of Cd toxicity in radish using seed priming.Scientific reports · 2026 · Maqsood S, Ahmed S, Ashraf S, et al.PMID 42225781DOI 10.1038/s41598-026-54736-1
- Thermosensitive in situ Hydrogel Based on Benzalkonium Chloride-Loaded Selenium-Doped Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Diabetic Chronic Wound Treatment.International journal of nanomedicine · 2026 · Liu Y, Wang K, Li Y, et al.PMID 42220972DOI 10.2147/IJN.S594500
- Association Between Selenium, Ferritin, and Haemoglobin Levels and the Development of Preeclampsia.Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP · 2026 · Taymur BD, Toklucu G, Gunkaya OS, et al.PMID 42219830DOI 10.29271/jcpsp.2026.06.732
- Physiological, biochemical and metabolomic analysis revealed the mechanism of selenium alleviating copper stress in Nicotiana tabacum L.Journal of environmental sciences (China) · 2026 · Yu B, Wang H, Li M, et al.PMID 42217889DOI 10.1016/j.jes.2025.12.001
- Biosynthesized selenium nanoparticles increase soybean resistance to root rot by recruiting beneficial microbes and reprogramming host metabolism.Microbiome · 2026 · Liu H, Han S, Shi K, et al.PMID 42216058DOI 10.1186/s40168-026-02439-0
- Selenium-enriched probiotics improve growth performance in PCV2-infected weaned piglets by regulating antioxidant systems and immune responses.Veterinary research communications · 2026 · Wang C, Xu W, Chen C, et al.PMID 42207408DOI 10.1007/s11259-026-11293-2
- Myoinositol and Selenium (MYSE) Supplementation Is Associated with Favorable Changes in Thyroid Parameters and Migraine Outcomes in Patients with Migraine and Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Nutrients · 2026 · Di Lorenzo C, Nordio M, Brongo F, et al.PMID 42197013DOI 10.3390/nu18101554
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 339 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Selenium as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Selenium Supplementation in Moderate-Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis Patients Treated With Advanced TherapiesRecruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 180 enrolled · Northwestern UniversityNCT07427017updated 2026-05-22
- The SELEQT-HF (SELEnium and CoQ10 NuTrition for Heart Failure) Study Will Evaluate the Effect of Adding Selenium/and coQ10 on Top of Standard HF Therapy in Patients With HF and Will do so Using a Pragmatic, Registry Based Randomized Controlled Trial in the Netherlands.Recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 1,100 enrolled · Netherlands Heart InstituteNCT07234422updated 2026-05-19
- Effects of Brazil Nut Supplementation in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Conservative TreatmentActive not recruiting · Interventional · 50 enrolled · Universidade Federal FluminenseNCT06394544updated 2026-05-18
- EAT-ING: Enhancing Anticancer Treatment Safety Via Immunomodulatory Nutritional Support in Advanced Gastrointestinal CancersNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 88 enrolled · IRCCS San RaffaeleNCT07590622updated 2026-05-15
- Effects of UNICLA-A2 Dairy Products on Patients at High-risk of Colorectal Cancer DevelopmentRecruiting · Interventional · 34 enrolled · Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria AragónNCT04824053updated 2026-05-12
- SLM + Axitinib for Clear Cell RCCCompleted · Phase 1 · Phase 2 · Interventional · 45 enrolled · Mohammed MilhemNCT02535533updated 2026-05-06
- Selenium Intervention Registry Randomized Trial in Heart FailureRecruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 4,326 enrolled · Skane University HospitalNCT07543562updated 2026-04-22
- The Role of Bioelements in Fibromyalgia: Disease Activity or Depression-Anxiety?Completed · Observational · 100 enrolled · Ankara City Hospital BilkentNCT07519824updated 2026-04-09
- Tuna Based Nuggets and Ischemic CardiomyopathyCompleted · Interventional · 120 enrolled · University of Lahore Hospital (ULH)NCT07462858updated 2026-03-10
- A Clinical Trial to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Papillex® on Abnormal Cervical Cells Caused by HPV.Recruiting · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Papillex Inc.NCT06979180updated 2026-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- How does Selenium work?
- Mechanism-of-action class: Physiochemical Activity.
- What is Selenium used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Selenium carries indications including: Uses: Use the leaflet enclosed for detail.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What class of drug is Selenium?
- Selenium is classified as Physiochemical Activity, Cellular Degradation/Digestion Alteration, Increased Glutathione Concentration.
selenium 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.