Selenium Supplements (Systemic)
Before Using This Dietary SupplementIf you are taking this dietary supplement without a prescription, carefully
read and follow any precautions on the label. For selenium supplements, the
following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your health care professional if you have ever
had any unusual or allergic reaction to selenious acid or selenium. Also tell
your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances,
such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy - It is especially important that you are receiving
enough vitamins and minerals when you become pregnant and that you continue
to receive the right amount of vitamins and minerals throughout your pregnancy.
The healthy growth and development of the fetus depend on a steady supply
of nutrients from the mother. However, taking large amounts of a dietary supplement
in pregnancy may be harmful to the mother and/or fetus and should be avoided. Studies in animals have shown that selenium causes birth defects when given
in large doses.
Breast-feeding - It is important that you receive the right amounts
of vitamins and minerals so that your baby will also get the vitamins and
minerals needed to grow properly. However, taking large amounts of a dietary
supplement while breast-feeding may be harmful to the mother and/or baby and
should be avoided.
Children - Problems in children have not been reported with
intake of normal daily recommended amounts.
Older adults - Problems in older adults have not been reported with
intake of normal daily recommended amounts.
Medicines or dietary supplements - Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other
cases medicines or dietary supplements may be used together even if an interaction
might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other
precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are
taking any other dietary supplement or any nonprescription (over-the-counter
[OTC]) or prescription medicine.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical
problems may affect the use of selenium supplements. Make sure you tell your
health care professional if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Kidney problems or
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Stomach problems - These conditions may cause higher blood levels
of selenium, which may increase the chance of unwanted effects
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