Complete dosing information for SELENIOUS ACID
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Pharmacy Bulk Package : Not for direct intravenous infusion . ( 2.1 ) • See full prescribing information for information on preparation, administration, and general dosing considerations. ( 2.1 , 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4 , 2.5 ) Recommended Dosage ( 2.5 ) • Selenious Acid Injection provides 60 mcg/mL of selenium. • Individualize the dosage based upon the patient’s clinical condition, nutritional requirements, and the contribution of oral or enteral selenium intake. The following dosages are general recommendations intended for most patients. However, based upon clinical requirements, some patients may require a higher dosage: o Adults : 60 mcg/day Pediatric Patients 7 kg and above : 2 mcg/kg/day (up to 60 mcg/day) o Pediatric Patients less than 7 kg : 2 to 4 mcg/kg/day • Monitor selenium concentrations during treatment. 2.1 Important Administration Information Selenious Acid Injection is supplied as a pharmacy bulk package for admixing use only. It is not for direct