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Frequently asked questions<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n
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Insect repellents containing DEET should not be used in children under the age of 2 months. Products with oil of eucalyptus and lemon should not be used in children under the age of 3 years. When applying insect repellent to children, avoid contact with the hands, the outline of the eyes and the skin that is cut or irritated. Do not allow children to handle insect repellents. When using on children, apply to your own hands and then apply to the child. Upon returning home, wash the treated skin of your child or b\u00e1\u00f1elo. The clothing is exposed to insect repellent should be washed with soap and water.

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We strongly recommend the use of separate products to protect against UV rays and insects. The use of separate products, first apply the sunscreen generously and according to the instructions, and then apply the repellent of insects, with moderation, but making sure to cover all the exposed areas to ensure protection. Not recommended the use of combination products of sunscreen and insect repellent, as the application requirements for each product are contradictory: the sunscreen should be applied as often as possible. Insect repellents, on the other hand, should be used with moderation, and every few hours, depending on the concentration of the active ingredient; in the case of NOPIKEX, every six or eight hours.

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The amount of active ingredient by volume or weight does not indicate the toxicity of the product, but its duration: a product with 80 % DEET is not more effective than one with 10 % DEET, provided it is applied with sufficient frequency (perhaps every two hours, versus the 14 hours of a product with 80 % DEET). It is very unlikely that require 10 hours of continuous protection in circumstances that prevent the application of the repellent later. In fact, it may be more beneficial to use a product with lower concentrations of active ingredient, such as Nopikex to 22 %, or by 23.8 %, that would require your application after approximately eight hours of exposure, a product with 80 % DEET or even 100 %, which can provide protection for up to 10 hours. The main reason is psychological, as it is better to be fully aware of the constant threat of vector-borne diseases in endemic areas (something that is achieved by applying a mosquito repellent every few hours) to use a product that offers protection throughout the day, which could cause a person to overlook the need of reaplicarlo after such a long period. Regardless of the percentage of active ingredient by volume\/weight or age of the person using the repellent, any repellent topical application must:

Never use in areas of the skin which will then be covered, for example, do not place it in the arms and then wear a long sleeve shirt.
Never apply on the lips, areas eye (near the eyes), inside the nostrils, or around the genital areas of the body.
Should be washed completely within a period of 24 hours and then re-apply if necessary.
Must be applied with care in the hands of the children, since they probably will tend to rub your eyes or take your fingers to the mouth without being fully aware of the active ingredient in insect repellent; although it is probable that none of these actions may cause serious harm, surely they will cause a discomfort considerable.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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The only concern about the use of Nopikex during pregnancy is due to its content of DEET (the active ingredient). The Centers for Control and Disease Prevention recommend the use of insect repellents in pregnant women, as the insect-borne disease can cause damage far greater than any concentration of the active ingredient in mosquito repellent. Pregnant women should apply the insect repellent mostly in clothing and in small quantities in the exposed areas of the skin.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Vector-borne diseases<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n