Sodium Selenate
Sodium Selenate is a selenium supplement used to treat or prevent selenium deficiency states. Selenium is an essential trace element important for thyroid hormone metabolism, antioxidant defense through selenoprotein synthesis, and normal immune function. This medication is typically prescribed for patients with confirmed selenium deficiency, which may occur in certain malabsorption syndromes, long-term parenteral nutrition, or geographic areas with low soil selenium content.
Sodium Selenate is a mineral supplement providing essential selenium for patients with or at risk of selenium deficiency.
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- A12CE01
- RxNorm
- 36717
- Generic
- Sodium Selenate
- Class
- atc-a12c
- Brands
- Ocuvite
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment and prevention of selenium deficiency, including deficiency states associated with malabsorption disorders, long-term parenteral or enteral nutrition, and specific geographic regions with low environmental selenium levels.
Provides bioavailable selenium, an essential trace element that serves as a component of selenoproteins including glutathione peroxidases and iodothyronine deiodinases, supporting antioxidant activity and thyroid hormone metabolism.
Dosing should be individualized based on serum selenium levels. Narrow therapeutic window—excessive selenium can cause selenosis with symptoms including gastrointestinal disturbances, hair loss, and neurological changes. Avoid in patients with known hypersensitivity. May interact with other supplements or medications affecting selenium metabolism.
Official drug label
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