Selenium

Drug Class: Vitamins and Minerals
Dosage Form: Injection
Strength: 40mcg/ml
Indications/Special comments: Selenium Injection is indicated for use as a supplement to intravenous solutions given for total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Administration of selenium in TPN solutions helps to maintain plasma selenium levels and to prevent depletion of endogenous stores and subsequent deficiency symptoms.
Dosage Administration: Selenium deficiency: By intramuscular injection, or by intravenous injection: Adult 100 – 500 micrograms daily.