DEET comes in varying concentrations:
(1) strengths up to 30% can be used by adults
(2) strengths up to 10% can be used by children >= 2 years of age
(3) higher concentrations (50%, 75%) may be used on tents or screens but care should be taken not to allow skin exposure.
Contraindications for skin exposure:
(1) children < 2 years of age
(2) pregnant women
Application:
(1) directly to skin if not contraindicated
(2) pets
(3) clothing
(4) tents
(5) bedrolls
(6) screens
Do not apply to children's bedding or bedclothes
Instructions for Use:
(1) It should be washed off when a person is back indoors
(2) Excessive use should be avoided.
Excessive exposure (higher than recommended concentrations and/or excessive exposure) may result in:
(1) skin reactions (rashes, irritation, burning, etc.)
(2) cognitive impairment or mood dysfunction
(3) toxic encephalopathy or seizures in children (should prompt screen for ornithine transcarbamylase enzyme deficiency)
