Tick aerosols

The domestic pharmaceutical market currently offers a fairly large number of all kinds of tick protection products. On the one hand, this is good. But on the other hand, there is often a problem associated with choosing the necessary drug among many others. The most popular is tick aerosol: this is a very convenient form of the drug, which is extremely easy to use.

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Indications for the use of aerosols against ticks

Aerosols can affect ticks in different ways: some of them destroy the parasites, and some simply prevent their attack. Such preparations are called acaricides and repellents, respectively. There are also combined action aerosols that combine at least two active components. Their purpose is to repel ticks, while simultaneously destroying those that have managed to get on clothing or skin.

Aerosols against ticks can be divided not only by the degree of impact on insects, but also by the active component. For example, aerosols containing Cyperpermethrin and similar substances provide good protection against arthropod parasites. Among such preparations, the most famous are Gardex, Picnic, Moskitol. Diethyltoluamide (DEET), which is present in most anti-tick products, also provides good protection.

Combined aerosol products may contain both components. Combinations are usually used in cases where there is a need for the versatility of the selected product.

Names of aerosols against ticks

• Aerosols against ticks with Alphacypermethrin:

	Tornado aerosol against ticks and mosquitoes	Taiga-Selena Anti-tick
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Anti-tick aerosol, protects people from taiga and forest ticks and mosquitoes.	The aerosol is effective against all types of ticks. It is applied to clothing.
Use of aerosol during pregnancy	Contraindicated.	Contraindicated.
Contraindications for use	Tendency to allergies, open skin lesions, pregnancy, childhood.	Potential for allergies, pregnancy, early childhood.
Side effects	There is no reliable data.	Not observed.
Method of application and dosage of aerosol against ticks	Treat clothes (preferably outdoors) from a distance of about 20-30 cm. You can repeat the treatment after 10 days, or after the clothes have been washed. Children's clothes are treated only by adults. Put on treated clothes only over underwear.	Spray the tick spray on your clothes, paying special attention to the bottom of your trousers, seams and folds. It is not recommended to use it more than once a week.
Overdose	Signs of intoxication.	Toxic damage to the body.
Interactions with other drugs	No information.	No data.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Store out of reach of children, at normal temperature, for up to 2 years.	Keep out of reach of children under 2 years of age.

• Aerosols against ticks with N,N-diethyltoluamide:

Gardex
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Aerosol repellent preparation, effective against mosquitoes, ticks, midges, fleas, horseflies, midges. Toxicity level – III and IV class.
Using Tick Spray During Pregnancy	Forbidden.
Contraindications for use	Sensitivity of the body (allergy), children under 12 years old.
Side effects	Allergy.
Method of application and dosage of aerosol against ticks	You can treat open areas of the skin, avoiding contact with mucous membranes and eyes. Also treat clothes, windows, curtains, etc.
Overdose	Signs of intoxication.
Interactions with other drugs	No information.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Store in places with restricted access for children. Shelf life – up to 2 years.

Gardex Extreme
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	An effective aerosol repellent against ticks, has a wide range of effects on various insects. It acts for a long time.
Using tick repellent sprays during pregnancy	Contraindicated.
Contraindications for use	Pregnancy, early childhood, tendency to allergies.
Side effects	Manifestations of allergies.
Method of application and dosage of aerosols against ticks	Apply to ankles, hands, neck, avoiding contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Can be used on clothes and other items.
Overdose	Signs of intoxication.
Interactions with other drugs	No description.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Store for up to 2 years under normal conditions, with limited access to children.

DEET aerosol
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	An aerosol that is used for prophylactic purposes to prevent tick bites.
Using Tick Spray During Pregnancy	Contraindicated.
Contraindications for use	Tendency to allergies, pregnancy, children under 12 years of age.
Side effects	Allergic reactions.
Method of application and dosage of aerosol against ticks	It is used to treat clothing and exposed skin areas. Avoid inhaling the preparation and getting it on mucous tissues.
Overdose	Signs of intoxication.
Interactions with other drugs	No data available.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Store for 2 years in a hard to reach place at normal temperature.

• Combined action preparations, including aerosols against linen mites:

	Medilis comfort	Fumitox anti-mite
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics	Aerosol repellent that eliminates fleas, linen and forest ticks, flying and crawling insects. The effect lasts up to 3 weeks.	An effective aerosol repellent, belongs to toxicity class III-IV.
Using tick repellent sprays during pregnancy	Contraindicated.	Prohibited.
Contraindications for use	Pregnancy, childhood, tendency to allergies, respiratory diseases and lung diseases.	Tendency to allergic reactions, pregnancy and lactation, early childhood, open skin lesions.
Side effects	Allergy.	Allergic reactions.
Method of application and dosage of aerosols against ticks	Use no more than once every two weeks to spray on textiles (underwear, clothes, tents, etc.). Do not spray on the body.	It is used externally to treat exposed areas of the skin, clothing, and things.
Overdose	Signs of poisoning.	Intoxication.
Interactions with other drugs	No information available.	There is no reliable data.
Storage conditions and shelf life	Keep out of reach of children. Shelf life: up to 2 years.	Store for up to 2 years, out of reach of children.

In addition to the listed products, the following effective aerosol forms can be recommended:

• Reftamide taiga anti-tick aerosol;
• Medifox anti-tick;
• Anti-tick trap;
• DEFI anti-mite aerosol;
• The picnic was super;
• Maximum anti-tick;
• Moskill anti-tick;
• Komaroff anti-tick;
• Breeze anti-tick aerosol;
• Cover-anti-tick;
• Tundra;
• Domovoy Proshka – anti-tick aerosol;
• Taran-anti-tick aerosol;
• Kaput tick.

It happens that the aerosol against ticks was not applied in time, and the insect still penetrated the skin. In such a situation, measures should be taken to remove it. If any unpleasant symptoms occur - discomfort, weakness, temperature - you should immediately consult a doctor.