Reftamide Anti-Tick is an acaricidal agent in the form of an aerosol, which is intended to protect humans from ticks and blood-sucking insects. These parasites pose a danger to human health due to their ability to transmit severe infectious diseases, including tick-borne encephalitis, borreliosis, and ehrlichiosis.
Composition and advantages of the product
The Reftamid brand represents a whole series of anti-tick medications, the purpose of which is to protect against blood-sucking insects and parasites. Issues funds located in Novosibirsk. Repellents of this brand are in high demand due to their high effectiveness.
The main components of the Reftamide anti-tick aerosol are toxic alpha-cypermethrin (0.2%) and imiprothrin, which are part of the pyrethroid group. Additional components: alcohol (15-30%), glycerin (5%), isobutane or propane (30%), etc. The product is intended for application to clothing and shoes, as well as other fabric items.
When a tick comes into contact with toxic components, it receives a dose that affects its ability to orient itself. Then paralysis of the parasite's limbs occurs, due to which the tick falls off the clothing and dies after a few minutes.
Can there be side effects?
The product is low toxic. Side effects most often occur when the drug is used incorrectly. These include:
- Irritation to the mucous membranes of the eyes and respiratory system. If your eyes are damaged, rinse them thoroughly with water and then apply anti-inflammatory drops. If the spray gets into the respiratory tract, you must go out into fresh air.
- Poisoning. If the drug gets into the digestive tract, you must drink boiled water with activated carbon and induce vomiting.
The drug may cause redness and itching in some people.
- Skin itching, redness, rashes. If these symptoms appear, stop using the drug, rinse the skin with running water and apply a sedative.
Side effects from using Reftamide are listed in the table.
| Frequency of side effects when using repellent, % | By-effect | ||
| Irritation of mucous membranes | Poisoning | Allergic manifestations on the skin | |
| 25 | 12 | 81 | |
Advantages of aerosol
The advantages of using the tick repellent Reftamide include:
- ease of use, consisting of spraying the entire surface of clothing, which is intended for further use when visiting a forest, park or other place where there is a danger of a tick bite;
- availability and low cost - it is sold in pharmacy chains and other points, the price is 100-180 rubles;
- high effectiveness against ticks and insects for the period specified in the attached instructions.
Reftamide against ticks
On a note!
Reftamide Anti-mite belongs to toxic drugs (hazard class 2), and in contact with human skin it has class 3 (moderately dangerous). Therefore, it is prohibited for use by children and pregnant women, and can only be applied to clothing.
What are the pros and cons
Reftamide has the following main advantages:
- long-lasting action;
- does not have an irritating effect on the skin;
- effectively repels insects;
- has a large product range;
- low toxicity and does not destroy the ozone layer.
The main negative points include:
- causes irritation of mucous membranes;
- should not be used by children, pregnant or lactating women;
- Do not spray on synthetic fabrics, plastic products or painted surfaces.
Several types of the drug are available
Forms of release and purpose
Reftamide repellent aerosols are intended to act against the following types of insects and parasites:
- mosquitoes, mosquitoes;
- fleas;
- horseflies;
- taiga and forest ixodid ticks;
- midges and biting midges.
Application of this protective agent helps protect people from tick bites and blood-sucking insects for the specified period:
- Reftamide Antiklesch - a green cylinder with a red cap, used only for treating clothes, available in 100 and 145 ml cylinders - valid for 25-30 days;
- Reftamide Maximum for skin treatment - effective for 5 hours;
- Reftamid Extreme - recommended for hunters and fishermen, valid for 8 hours;
- Reftamid Anti-Tick Strengthened is a strong insectoacaricidal agent that acts on taiga and forest ticks, the aerosol from a light green can can only be applied to clothing and equipment, it is sold under the trade name Reftamid Taiga.
Types of aerosols
The main active ingredients of the repellent are diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET), a toluene derivative, and the organic ether dimethyl phthalate. Both of them have a detrimental effect on mosquitoes and other blood-sucking insects. Depending on the concentration of these substances, Reftamide mosquito spray can be used by people in different situations.
The line of aerosols includes the following repellents:
- Reftamide Maximum;
- Reftamid-Anticomar;
- Enhanced Anti-mosquito;
- Reftamide Baby.
Each repellent provides reliable protection against insects. The effectiveness of the product, the duration of exposure, its toxicity and the method of application depend on the content of insecticides.
Reftamide product line
Instructions for use
To apply an anti-tick agent, you must perform the following steps:
- hang or lay out clothes, shoes and equipment outdoors in a place protected from the wind; it is allowed to use them in a ventilated area;
- after shaking the aerosol, spray, holding the balloon at a distance of 10-20 cm in an outstretched hand until lightly moistened;
- It is recommended to carefully treat potentially dangerous areas: the area around the ankles, cuffs, shoulders, collar, belt, etc.;
- processing time is no more than 2 minutes;
- dry things, wear only underwear;
- the protective effect time of Reftamide is 10-15 days
- The procedure can be repeated after washing or after the expiration date.
Application of Reftamid aerosol
Reftamid Extra Anti-mite enhanced 100ml
Aerosol Reftamid Extra Anti-Tick Enhanced is an insectoacaricidal agent for protecting people from taiga and forest ticks, fleas (carriers of pathogens of dangerous human diseases: tick-borne encephalitis, borreliosis, plague, etc.).
COMPOUND
The product contains as active substances: alphacypermethrin - 0.2% and imiprothrin - 0.15%. As excipients it contains: functional additives in a hydrocarbon solvent using a hydrocarbon propellant that does not destroy the ozone layer of the atmosphere.
BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
The product has an acaricidal effect against taiga and forest ticks (carriers of tick-borne encephalitis and tick-borne borreliosis) and an insecticidal effect against fleas.
In the recommended mode of use, the product, with a single inhalation exposure in the form of an aerosol and vapor, belongs to class 3 of moderately hazardous substances, the volatile components of the product (vapors) released after processing the fabric belong to class 4 of low-hazard substances (according to the Classification of the degree of hazard of disinfestation products).
Upon single contact with the skin and mucous membranes of the eyes, it causes severe irritation. Does not have a sensitizing effect. In accordance with GOST 12.01.007-76, in terms of acute toxicity parameters when administered into the stomach, the product belongs to class 3 of moderately hazardous substances, when applied to the skin to class 4 of low-hazardous substances.
PURPOSE
The product is intended to protect people from taiga and forest ticks, fleas (carriers of pathogens of dangerous human diseases: tick-borne encephalitis, borreliosis, plague, etc.) when processing clothing and other fabric products. The duration of protective action against ticks and fleas is up to 15 days.
APPLICATION
Shake the container. Handle clothing and other fabric products outdoors (in a place protected from the wind). Position the products and direct the spray in the direction of the wind. Spray the product onto the products from a distance of 20-25 cm from them, holding the can at arm's length. The total processing time for trousers and shirts is no more than 2 minutes. Particularly carefully treat clothing around the ankles, shins, knees, thighs, shoulder girdle and areas where ticks and fleas can enter the body. Dry the clothes and put them on underwear. Use at a temperature not lower than plus 10°C.
Repeat treatment after 10-15 days or after washing.
Violating the rules of behavior and the method of using the product can lead to ticks being sucked on.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Do not smoke or eat while using the product. Do not spray near open flames or hot objects. Protect from exposure to direct sunlight and heating above plus 40°C.
Pressurized cylinder. Do not disassemble or give to children. Do not treat clothing on a person or wear it until completely dry. Wear treated clothing over underwear. Store treated clothing in a plastic bag.
Clothes for children, pregnant and lactating women should be handled by other adults. After work, wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and soap.
Persons with skin diseases and hypersensitivity to chemical components should use the product with caution. Avoid contact with respiratory organs, mouth, eyes and skin.
FIRST AID MEASURES
If the product gets into the eyes and/or skin, rinse with water; if it gets into the mouth, rinse; if it gets into the respiratory system, remove the victim to fresh air. If necessary, consult a doctor, have the label or instructions with you.
STORAGE
Store the product away from sources of fire at temperatures from minus 40°C to plus 40°C, separately from medicines and food products, out of the reach of children and animals. Shelf life under proper storage conditions is 3 years.
PACKING
The product is produced in aerosol cans with a volume of 100 cm³.
Precautionary measures
The following precautions should be taken when spraying anti-tick sprays:
- cannot be used at air temperatures below +10°C;
- Do not spray near fire or hot objects;
- Do not smoke when using;
- Before spraying, it is recommended to wear a respirator and gloves;
- things for children and pregnant women should be handled by another person;
- It is not recommended for one person to spray more than 1 cylinder per day;
- Avoid contact with eyes, mouth and skin; if this happens, rinse with clean water or rinse;
- Items worn directly on a person should not be processed, and it is not recommended to wear them until they are completely dry;
- processed items can be stored in a plastic bag;
- After use, wash your hands well with soapy water.
Important!
People with individual intolerance to the components of the product, diseases of the skin or respiratory tract (asthma, etc.) should be careful when using this product.
Storage conditions for Reftamide:
- at a temperature of -40…+40°С,
- separate from food and medicine
- in a place inaccessible to sunlight;
- Do not give it to children and do not disassemble the cylinder.
Reftamid Anti-mite
Contraindications and precautions
No matter how effective repellents are, all of them have contraindications because they contain chemicals. They must be used with extreme caution:
- pregnant women;
- nursing mothers;
- people prone to allergies;
- people with skin diseases.
Due to their age, children have a weak immune system, so it is not recommended to use repellents on them. By spraying the drug on children's clothing, parents risk the health of their child.
There are the following safety measures to avoid negative consequences from the use of Reftamide:
- Do not spray the aerosol near an open fire;
- It is necessary to quickly rinse your eyes with water if the product gets into them;
- Do not disassemble an empty container, and do not let children play with the drug, since the packaging is under pressure;
- Avoid contact of repellent with mouth, eyes, respiratory organs and wounds;
- Do not store the cylinder in direct sunlight and allow heating above 40 °C;
- It is prohibited to process clothing on a person.
