Table 3
Insect repellents appropriate for use in pregnancy
REPELLENT
PRODUCT
REMARKS
DEET
N,N-diethyl
Meta-toluamide
~OFF
~Repel
~Ultra 30 liposome Controlled
release
preferred repellent for use on skin
Oil of lemon/Eucalyptus/
Para-menthane-diol
~ Repel Eucalyptus insect repellent acceptable for use on the skin
IR3535
~Skin so soft bug guard
acceptable for use on the skin
Permethrin
~Repel permethrin
Clothing and gear aerosol
~permethrin pump spray
for use only on clothing
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Stanley Gall, MD, practices obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health as part of the University of Louisville Physicians Group.
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