Diethyltoluamide- @- Insect repellent
Drug Name:
Diethyltoluamide- @- Insect repellent
List Of Brands:
Indication Type Description:
Indication:
Insect repellent
Patient Information:
Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
Diethyltoluamide - Topical
1.Allergies-
Tell your doctor if you are have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
diethyltoluamide. Also tell your healthcare care professional if you are allergic
to any other substances such as foods. preservatives or dyes.
2.Pregnancy-
Diethyltoluamide has not been studied in pregnant woman. However, studies
in animals have shown diethyltoluamide to cause birth defects or other problems
on the fetus. Before using diethyltoluamide make sure your doctor knows if
you become pregnant.
3. Breast-feeding-
Diethyltoluamide has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies
4.Children-
Children may be at an increased risk of side effects because of increased
absortion of diethyltoluamide through their skin. Use only products that low
amounts of diethytoluamide and apply sparingly to the exposed shin of children
5. Other medicines-
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two
different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur.
In such cases your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions
may be necessary.
Tell your doctor if you are using any other prescription or non-prescription
(Over-the counter) OTC medicine.