The Basics On Deet
What is Deet?
Created in the 40s by chemists for the US military, diethyltoluamide is the most common active ingredient in insect repellents.
What are other names for Deet?
BENZAMIDE, N,N-DIETHYL-3-METHYL-, BENZAMIDE, N,NDIETHYL3METHYL, DEET, DIETHYL TOLUAMIDE, M-DELPHENE, N,N-DIETHYL-3-METHYL- BENZAMIDE, N,N-DIETHYL-3-METHYLBENZAMIDE, and N,N-DIETHYL-M-TOLUAMIDE
What is Deet used for?
How Deet is classified
Recommendations for using Deet during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Is Deet safe for pregnant women? Avoid Deet during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Deet During Pregnancy
What we know about using Deet while pregnant or breastfeeding
Is Deet safe for pregnancy? Limited information available about Deet and pregnancy / breastfeeding.
General safety info about Deet from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Deet
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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