Alternatives to selenium
3 same-class SPL records vs selenium - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Selenium
About selenium
Selenium is a mineral supplement. It provides selenium, an essential nutrient, to your body.
Used for: This medicine is a mineral supplement. It helps increase the level of selenium in your body. Ask your doctor if this supplement is right for you.
3 Mineral Supplement peers (wide set)
chromium picolinate
OTCChromium
This supplement is used to provide support to the pancreas. It is a homeo-nutritional product. This means the claims are based on traditional homeopathic practices.
magnesium oxide
OTCMag-Ox
Mag-Ox treats acid indigestion and upset stomach. It works by reducing the amount of acid in your stomach. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
zinc sulfate
OTCZinc, Orazinc
This medicine can help with eye discomfort and redness. It is for minor eye irritations. It provides temporary relief.
selenium vs chromium picolinate & magnesium oxide · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Nausea" shows the widest count spread between selenium and chromium picolinate, magnesium oxide, zinc sulfate in this extract (2,492-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | selenium | chromium picolinate | magnesium oxide | zinc sulfate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 467 | - | 2,419 | 172 |
| Headache | 326 | - | 1,598 | 99 |
| Diarrhoea | 308 | - | 2,580 | 215 |
| Nausea | 303 | - | 2,795 | 166 |
| Pain | 280 | - | 1,453 | 146 |
| Arthralgia | 257 | - | - | - |
| Dizziness | 250 | - | 1,300 | 86 |
| Dyspnoea | 198 | - | 2,054 | 136 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
selenium peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
3 OTC and 0 Rx SPL records in this peer set (3 total). Class inventory for Mineral Supplement: 4 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside selenium? ▼
Reading a wide Mineral Supplement peer set (3 records)
selenium (Selenium) sits in a wide Mineral Supplement peer set (3 of 3 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for selenium: This medicine is a mineral supplement.
Top FAERS reaction fields for selenium total 2,760 reports across 10 reactions, set beside chromium picolinate, magnesium oxide, zinc sulfate. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for selenium: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Selenium SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.