Australian Approved Name (AAN): Selenium
Molecular formula: Se
Molecular weight: 78.96
RDI for Selenium as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 12µg/day (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months – 15µg/day (AI)
Children – 1-3 years – 25µg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 30µg/day
Children – 9-13 years – 50µg/day
Boys – 14-18 years – 70µg/day
Girls – 14-18 years – 60µg/day
Men – 70µg/day
Women – 60µg/day
Pregnancy – 65µg/day
Lactation – 75µg/day
Maximum daily dose: 150 micrograms
Warnings and restrictions: Only for use as an active homoeopathic ingredient.
When for oral use, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:
SELE – This product contains Selenium which is toxic in high doses. A daily dose of 150 micrograms for adults of Selenium from dietary supplements should not be exceeded.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Homeopathic. Allowable as a component of a listable active Selenium salt.
TGA reference: Merck Index