SELENIUM

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What is the most significant information I must know about selenium?

• Tall doses or long-term use of selenium can lead to serious medical problems or death. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.

• Follow all directions on your medication label and package. Speak every of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What is selenium?

• Selenium is mineral that is found in soil and occurs naturally in determined foods (such as intact grains, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, and seafood). Selenium is not produced in the body, but it is needed for proper thyroid and immune system function.

• Selenium is used to treat or prevent selenium deficiency.

• Selenium has been used in alternative medication as an help to treat Hashimoto's thyroiditis (an autoimmune mess of the thyroid), and to treat tall cholesterol.

• Not all uses for selenium have been authorized by the FDA. Selenium must not be used in seat of medicine predesigned for you by your doctor.

• Selenium may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking selenium?

• You must not use this product if you are allergic to selenium.

• Using selenium long-term or at tall doses may magnify your risk of developing diabetes or another serious medical conditions. Ask your doctor about your specific risk.

• Till using selenium, conversation to your healthcare provider. Your doze needs may be various if you have:

· chronic kidney malady (or if you are on dialysis);

· underactive thyroid; or

· skin cancer.

• Your doze needs may be various during pregnancy or while you are nursing. Do not use this product without medical advice if you are pregnant or breast-feeding a baby.

• Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a baby without medical advice.

How must I take selenium?

• When considering the use of herbal supplements, search the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements. If you choose to use selenium, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare provider.

• Long-term use of selenium in doses greater than 400 micrograms (mcg) for day can lead to serious medical problems or death. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.

• The recommended dietary allowance of selenium increases with age. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions. You may also consult the National Academy of Sciences "Dietary Reference Intake" or the U.S. Department of Agriculture's "Dietary Reference Intake" (formerly "Recommended Daily Allowances" or RDA) listings for more information.

• If you need surgery, speak the surgeon onward of time that you are using selenium. You may need to stop using this product for at least 2 weeks till your surgery.

• This medicine can affect the results of determined medical trials. Speak any doctor who treats you that you are using selenium.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra selenium to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of selenium can be fatal.

What must I avoid while taking selenium?

• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

What are the possible side effects of selenium?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Long term use of tall selenium doses can lead to dangerous side effects. Stop taking selenium and call your doctor at once if you have:

· nausea, vomiting;

· lack of energy, feeling irritable or very tired

· hair loss, mild rash, brittle or painful fingernails, or white streaks on the nails;

· tremors, feeling light-headed;

· muscle tenderness;

· flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);

· metallic taste, bad breath, strong body odor; or

· light bruising or bleeding.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect selenium?

• Another drugs may interact with selenium, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Speak every of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medication you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

• Consult with a licensed healthcare professional till using any herbal/health supplement. Whether you are treated by a medical doctor or a practitioner trained in the use of natural medicines/supplements, make certain all your healthcare providers know about all of your medical conditions and treatments.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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