Selenic acid

Selenic acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Selenic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula H2SeO4. It may be found in over-the-counter daily dietary supplements as a source of Selenium, an essential trace mineral for human health.

Selenium is an essential trace mineral that plays a critical role in antioxidant actions, anti-inflammatory effects, immune function, and the production of active thyroid hormone .

Selenic acid
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Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
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Trade Name	Selenic acid
Generic	Selenic acid
Type
Formula	H₂O₄Se
Weight	Average: 144.97 Monoisotopic: 145.91183038
Protein binding	No pharmacokinetic data available.
Groups	Approved
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Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Selenic acid is an ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins.

Indicated for use as a nutritional supplement.

Selenic acid is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Mineral supplementation, Nutritional supplementation, Vitamin supplementation

How Selenic acid works

Selenium is a constituent of selenoproteins thus has structural and enzymatic roles. It acts as an antioxidant via the actions of selenoproteins for protection against oxidative stress, and acts as a catayst for the production of active thyroid hormone []. It may also play a role in sperm motility .

Toxicity

Injectable selenium is more acutely toxic than oral administration, with an intramuscular LD50 of 0.5 mg/kg BW in lambs .

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Volume of Distribution

No pharmacokinetic data available.

Elimination Route

Following single oral administration of sodium selenate concentrations ranging from 1 mg Se/kg to 4 mg Se/kg in lambs, the peak plasma concentrations ranged from 0.79 mg Se/L to 2.54 mg Se/L . The time to reach peak plasma concentrations ranged from 7 to 12 hours .

Half Life

Following single oral administration of 1 mg Se/kg of sodium selenate in lambs, the elimination half life was 313 hours. The elimination half life was 142 hours following a single oral dosing of 4 mg Se/kg as sodium selenate .