Selenium is a very important chemical element, the lack of which adversely affects the health of animals, including poultry.
"E-selenium": description, composition and form of the drug
"E-selenium" is drugBased on selenium and vitamin E. It is produced in the form of a solution. The drug is administered to animals by injection or orally to treat diseases that are associated with a deficiency of vitamin E.
Form release - glass bottles of 50 and 100 ml.
Did you know? Vitamin E is absorbed by the body only when there are fats used along with the vitamin.
AT composition "E-selenium" includes:
- Sodium Selenite - Selenium 0.5 mg per 1 ml of the drug.
- Vitamin E - 50 mg in 1 ml of medication.
- Excipients - hydroxystearate, polyethylene glycol, distilled water.
Pharmacological properties
Vitamin E has an immunostimulating and restorative effect, improves carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Selenium is an antioxidant. It acts as an immunostimulant, removing toxic substances from the body of animals. According to the degree of danger belongs to class 4 (considered low-hazard drug).
Did you know? Vitamin E prevents the oxidation of selenium and vitamin A, having a positive effect on digestibility of their body.
Indications for use for birds
"E-selenium" is used to treat and prevent diseases in birds that develop when there is a shortage of vitamin E and selenium in the body.
Indications to the application are:
- toxic liver degeneration;
- traumatic myositis;
- reproductive impairment;
- growth retardation;
- infectious and invasive diseases;
- prophylactic vaccinations and deworming;
- poisoning with nitrates, mycotoxins and heavy metals;
- cardiopathy.
Dosage and method of administration for poultry
The drug is used orally with water or feed.
When using "E-selenium" it is necessary to act according to the instructions for use for birds.
1 ml of the drug must be diluted in 100 ml of water per 1 kg of mass, or 2 ml diluted in 1 l of water, for prophylaxis use:
- Chickens 1 time in 2 weeks;
- adult bird once a month.
Important! If there was a deviation in the timing of use, you must resume the regimen of medication. It is impossible to compensate the missed dose by increasing the dose.
Special instructions and restrictions
Do not recommend the use of the drug in conjunction with vitamin C. It is forbidden to combine "E-selenium" with arsenic preparations.
Products from poultry, which introduced the drug, are used without restriction.
When using medications follow the instructions and dosage. It is impossible to eat and smoke while using "E-selenium". After using the medication, wash your hands with soap and water. 
Contraindications and side effects
Side effects during the use of "E-selenium" in veterinary medicine were not detected.
Important! Do not use this medication with an excess of selenium in the body. If an overdose occurs, you should contact your veterinarian for consultation and possible prescription of antidotes.
Contraindications to the application are:
- alkaline disease;
- individual sensitivity of the bird to selenium.
The drug "E-selenium" is used in veterinary medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases of many domestic animals: rabbits, piglets, cows, horses, dogs and cats.
Shelf life and storage conditions
Store the drug without disturbing the packaging. Storage should be dry and dark. Storage temperature from 5 to 25 ° C. Shelf life is two years, starting with the date of production, at the opening of the package should be used no longer than 7 days. Do not allow children to use the drug.
"E-selenium" will help birds replenish the body with the necessary elements for normal functioning.
