Diethyltoluamide, DEET skin spray

What is this medication?

DIETHYLTOLUAMIDE (dahy-eth-uhl-tol-yoo-uh-mahyd) is used as an insect repellant.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Coleman Insect Repellent, OFF! Deeep Woods

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• skin conditions or sensitivity
• an unusual allergic reaction to diethyltoluamide, DEET, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservative
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This medicine is for external use only.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply

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.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medication?

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. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Do not get this medicine in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• changes in emotions or mood

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• pain, redness, or irritation at site where applied

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.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

This medicine 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.