Vitamin E / Selenium
Also known as: Emulsivit E-300, Vital E-300, Equ-SeE, Equ-Se5E, Mu-Se, Bo-Se, L-Se, E-Se, Seletoc, Aquasol E, Nutr-E-Sol
- **Strict Dosing:** Never exceed the prescribed dose. While Vitamin E is relatively safe, **Selenium can be highly toxic** if over-supplemented. - **Signs of Toxicity:** Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice a **"garlic" odor** on your pet's breath, extreme weakness, stumbling, vomiting, or difficulty breathing. - **Administration:** If giving oral liquids or capsules, follow your veterinarian's instructions regarding feeding (often given with food to enhance the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins). - **Storage:** Keep all supplements out of reach of children and animals to prevent accidental ingestion.
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
What it is used for
- Vitamin E/Selenium deficiency (using Bo-Se)
- Vitamin E/Selenium deficiency (using L-Se)
- Treatment of tocopherol deficiency associated with exocrine pancreatic disease
- Adjunctive treatment of hepatic lipidosis
- Vitamin E/Selenium deficiency (using Mu-Se)
- Vitamin E/Selenium deficiency (using Bo-Se)
- Adjunctive treatment of ionophore (monensin) toxicity
- Adjunctive therapy for EPM
- Adjunctive therapy for metabolic syndrome
- Adjunctive treatment of perinatal asphyxia syndrome (hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy)
- Vitamin E/Selenium deficiency (using E-Se)
- Vitamin E/Selenium deficiency (using Bo-Se)
How it is given
Possible side effects
- Anaphylactoid reactions
- Transient muscle soreness at injection sites (IM)
- Selenium toxicity (depression, ataxia, dyspnea, blindness, diarrhea, muscle weakness, garlic breath)
Cautions & contraindications
- Use of combination products in non-FDA approved species
- Use of Bo-Se in newborn pigs
- Vitamin E/selenium products should only be used in the species for which they are FDA-approved. Because selenium can be extremely toxic, the promiscuous use of these products cannot be condoned. Give slowly when administering intravenously to horses.
Drug interactions
- Iron: Large doses of vitamin E may delay the hematologic response to iron therapy in patients with iron deficiency anemia.
- Mineral oil: May reduce the absorption of orally administered vitamin E.
- Vitamin A: Absorption, utilization, and storage may be enhanced by vitamin E.
- Warfarin: Vitamin E may increase the effects of warfarin.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vitamin E / Selenium used for in pets?
- **Strict Dosing:** Never exceed the prescribed dose. While Vitamin E is relatively safe, **Selenium can be highly toxic** if over-supplemented. - **Signs of Toxicity:** Contact your veterinarian immediately if you notice a **"garlic" odor** on your pet's breath, extreme weakness, stumbling, vomiting, or difficulty breathing. - **Administration:** If giving oral liquids or capsules, follow your veterinarian's instructions regarding feeding (often given with food to enhance the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins). - **Storage:** Keep all supplements out of reach of children and animals to prevent accidental ingestion.
Is Vitamin E / Selenium safe for my pet?
Dosage must be set by your veterinarian for your specific pet. Never give human medication or another pet’s prescription without veterinary guidance.
This article is for general education and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, please consult a veterinarian.
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