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11.12.2015
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Since the Ministry of Health confirmed the relationship between the Zika virus and cases of microcephaly diagnosed in the country, Anvisa has received several questions regarding the use of insect repellents.
Therefore, the Agency prepared a list of answers to frequently asked questions. Anvisa clarifies, for example, that there is, within the Agency's standards, any impediment to the use of these products by pregnant women, provided they are duly registered with ANVISA and that you follow the instructions described on the label.
Check out the explanations to the most constant questions made to the Agency.
- What are the existing substances in repellents are effective Aedes aegypti to ward off?
For skin repellents, ranked by Anvisa as cosmetics, registered synthetic active substances are N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide or N, N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET), the Hydroxyethyl isobutyl piperidine carboxylate (Icaridin or Picaridin) and Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate (EBAAP or IR3535).
There are still registered products containing as the active substance or plant extract plant oil genre Cymbopogon (lemongrass).
As for the repellent environments, classified by the Agency as sanitizing, there are dozens of active substances. Most of them are pyrethroids. Note that all products registered at Anvisa had proven effective for action in mosquitoes of the species Aedes aegypti.
- How do I know the repellent or insecticide is registered with ANVISA?
All repellents and insecticides shall display on its label the number of registered at Anvisa.
For cosmetics or skin repellents, the product registration number, usually appears on the label as Reg MS -. X.XXXX.XXXX. The cosmetics record begins with the numeral 2 and has nine digits.
For environmental repellents and insecticides, ranked in the Agency as sanitizing the record begins with the number 3 and also has nine digits.
Any citizen may consult the record number is valid for electronics Anvisa at the following websites:
Check out the list of registered sanitizing products.
- The making repellents are effective against Aedes aegypti the? Can I leave the system turned on all day?
The making repellents are a type of product saneante environment repellents that had proven effective against Aedes aegypti to be registered by the Agency.
However, it is noteworthy that this efficacy was proven with mosquito strains created in the lab. It is possible that in the environment strains develop resistance to the product.
To see if the device can stay connected all day, see the device's operating instructions.
- Pregnant women and children under two years of age can use all repellents registered in Anvisa?
There repellents use restrictions for pregnant women, provided that you follow the instructions given on the product label.
- Is there any restriction or limit to be held in environments that have gone through application of insecticides against the dengue mosquito?
Yes. Some products may have specific use restrictions according to the information submitted to ANVISA by the manufacturers. In these cases, the usage restrictions are described in the labeling, but for all insecticides, the general rules are:
People and pets should not remain in place during application;
After the product's action time, the environment must be ventilated before the arrival of humans or animals;
Reading the label is crucial. The correct way to use, the best place to use, the use of precautions and care in case of accidents is information that can prevent damage to people's health.
When in doubt, always follow the guidance of the label and the professional who applied the product.
- Intake of vitamin B is effective against the Aedes aegypti?
No. There are no medications that have proven effectiveness as a repellent for mosquitoes.
- Plants and homemade products are effective in combating Aedes aegypti?
The "natural insecticides", or homemade products formulated on the basis of citronella, Andiroba, clove oil, etc. lack of proven effectiveness or approval by ANVISA to date.
Thus, candles, odorants environments, cleaners and incense indicating insect repellent properties are not approved by Anvisa.
- What is the current standard for repellents record in the Agency?
For repellent skin, or cosmetics, the current standard is the Collegiate Board Resolution (RDC) No. 19/2013.
As for environment repellents, or disinfectants, the current standard is the Collegiate Board Resolution (RDC) No. 34/2010.
But it is important to remember: children under two years old should not use repellents containing the active ingredient DEET.
Source: Anvisa
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