sodium selenite · Medicine question

Is sodium selenite the same as selenium?

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Sodium selenite is a selenium-containing compound used by this product to provide the essential trace element selenium.

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SELENIUM 10 micrograms/ml concentrate for solution for infusion — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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