A selenium compound with the molecular formula H2SO3. It used as a source of SELENIUM, especially for patients that develop selenium deficiency following prolonged PARENTERAL NUTRITION.

DUI

D020887 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0328356

CAS

Selenium dioxide, monohydrated

Previous indexing

Oxides (1974-1979); Selenium (1974-1993); Selenium Compounds (1994-1999)

History note

2000; use SELENIOUS ACID (NM) 1974-1999

Public note

2000; SELENIOUS ACID was indexed under SELENIUM COMPOUNDS 1994-1999, SELENIUM 1974-1993, & OXIDES 1974-1979