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Selenious Acid 40 ug/mL

Selenious Acid · INJECTION, SOLUTION · Pangea Pharmaceuticals, LLC

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Selenious Acid is a injection, solution containing selenious acid at 40 ug/mL, taken intravenous. Manufactured by Pangea Pharmaceuticals, LLC.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Selenious Acid
Generic Name
Selenious Acid
NDC Code (Product)
81279-106
Manufacturer
Pangea Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Strength
40 ug/mL
Dosage Form
INJECTION, SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Marketing Status
Marketing Start
05/20/2024

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

plasma cell myeloma5 reports
cerebral palsy1 reports
cholangitis1 reports
circumstance or information capable of leading to medication error1 reports
diarrhoea1 reports
fatigue1 reports
nausea1 reports
pneumonia1 reports
product label confusion1 reports
respiratory failure1 reports

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Selenious Acid Injection is indicated in adult and pediatric patients as a source of selenium for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. Selenious Acid Injection is a trace element indicated in adult and pediatric patients as a source of selenium for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated.

Dosage & Administration

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 intravenous infusion . Prior to administration, Selenious Acid Injection must be transferred to a separate parenteral nutrition container, prepared and used as an admixture in parenteral nutrition so

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None.

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS No selenium-related adverse reactions have been reported in clinical studies or postmarketing reports in patients receiving intravenously administered parenteral nutrition solutions containing selenious acid within the recommended dosage range. The following adverse reactions associated with use of other components of parenteral nutrition solutions were identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports. Because some of these reactions were reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure: • Pulmonary embolism due to pulmonary vascular precipitates [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Vein damage and thrombosis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Aluminum toxicity [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] No selenium-related adverse reactions in patients receiving intravenously administered parenteral nutrition solutions containing selenious acid within the recommended dosage range. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Gland Pharma Limited at 609-250-7990 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selenious Acid used for?

Selenious Acid contains Selenious Acid. It is a injection, solution taken intravenous. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Selenious Acid a controlled substance?

Selenious Acid is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Selenious Acid?

The generic name for Selenious Acid is Selenious Acid. There are no other listed brand versions of Selenious Acid.

What is the NDC code for Selenious Acid 40 ug/mL?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Selenious Acid 40 ug/mL is 81279-106, listed by Pangea Pharmaceuticals, LLC.

Product NDC

81279-106

Package NDC

81279-106-05

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