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01.08.2016
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Report indicates effective substances against aedes aegypti, the dengue virus transmitter and zika
BRASILIA - At a time when the whole country is facing epidemics of diseases transmitted by the Aedes aegypti - dengue fever and zika- chinkungunia, the National Ministry of Justice Consumer (Senacon / MJ) and the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) launched the 41st edition of the Bulletin Use and Health, which details the care in choosing and using repellents. The purpose of the newsletter is to guide consumers on the proper and safe use of effective repellents to ward off mosquitoes and avoid bites. The correct use helps in preventing the spread of diseases transmitted by mosquito vector.
According to the first epidemiological report 2016 of the Ministry of Health, released last Tuesday, are 3,174 suspected cases of microcephaly in newborns related to zika virus in 21 entities of the Federation.
The bulletin Senacon and ANVISA reports on the substances considered effective and the correct use by pregnant women and children. Also, alert the public about the range of products sold that lack effectiveness of verification or approval of Anvisa, and therefore pose a risk to consumer safety to combat disease by indicating unduly properties insect repellents, including being able to their suppliers suffer appropriate penalties.
According to the report, DEET (commercially known as OFF, Autan, Repelex, among others) is one of substances most used in creams applied to the skin and works human odor masking. The substance is considered highly effective. In DEET or toluamide, they are used in the cosmetic or repellents icaridine Picaridin and EBAAP or IR3535, and citronella and andiroba oils.
Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits dengue, fever and zika chinkungunya virus - Disclosure
Anvisa not see restrictions on the use of repellents for pregnant women, provided they are duly registered with the agency and that you follow the instructions described on the label. However, the repellent DEET should not be used in children younger than 2 years. For children, it is advisable to always consult a physician before using repellents. The use in children should be made by an adult and should be avoided palms of the child, as well as prolonged use of repellents. Homemade repellents because they have no scientific evidence to be effective should be avoided. Repellents prepared in compounding pharmacies only with proper prescription.
The report points out that the information about the correct use or no indication, either by pregnant as by children, should be overt labeling of the products in respect to consumer protection code and your basic right to information about the risks involved. Insecticides "natural" on the basis of citronella, Andiroba and clove oil, among others, lack of efficacy or proof approval by ANVISA to date. Products which are currently regulated with such components always have another substance as active ingredient.
Therefore, all products advertised as "natural", commonly marketed as candles, odorants environments, cleansers and incense, indicating repellent properties of insects, they are not approved by the Agency, which means they are irregular, and may your producer is penalized for misleading advertising.
Already making repellents are sanitizing products environment repellents that had proven effective against Aedes aegypti to be registered by the Agency. It is noteworthy that the safety of these products for use in environments frequented by pregnant women depends on strict obedience to all the care and precautions described on product labels. Repellents used in electrical or spiral devices should not be used in locations with poor ventilation or in the presence of people with asthma or respiratory allergies. Can be applied in any room of the home provided they are at least two meters away from the people.
Use restrictions are described in the labeling, but for all insecticides, Anvisa this some general rules:
- People and pets should not remain in place during application;
- After the action time of the product, the environment must be vented before the entry of people or animals.
- Note that all products registered at Anvisa had proven effective for action in mosquitoes of the species Aedes aegypti.
The report warns that the use of cosmetics or bracelets with repellent does not guarantee full protection against the mosquito Aedes aegypti: are just an additional way of preventing diseases transmitted by it. But, that have proven effective and safe (non-irritating or other more serious problems in the skin), these products must be registered with ANVISA. Both bracelets as repellents to the skin are recorded as cosmetics.
The Consumer Protection Code states that every product must contain clear and accurate information about the proper use and the risks it presents and also prohibits the marketing of products not in accordance with standards established by the relevant official bodies, as is the Anvisa.
Consultation of cosmetics and regularized repellents sanitizing can be made by calling 0800-642-9782 or by Anvisa site, indicated in the bulletin. More information can be found in the Call Center Anvisa by calling 0800 642 9782 and the Health Hotline at 136. Guidelines can be requested by Dial-poisoning on 0800 722 6001.
Source: The Globe
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