DIETHYLTOLUAMIDE (dahy eth uhl TOL yoo uh mahyd), or DEET, prevents insect bites. It works by making insects less likely to bite you. It belongs to a group of medications called insect repellants V体育官网.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
This medication is for external use only.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While this medication may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply V体育平台登录.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others V体育官网入口.
This does not apply.
Interactions are not expected.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs VSports在线直播. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Do not get this medication in your eyes V体育2025版. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 V体育官网.
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F) VSports手机版. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.
This medication is flammable. Avoid exposure to heat, fire, flame, and smoking.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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