Product information "Mosquito Guard® Repellent Spray"
Mosquito Guard® Repellent Spray is a DEET-free insect repellent that is scientifically proven to protect against biting insects such as mosquitoes, sand flies and ticks. Gentle on your skin, but tough on mosquitoes. 1-4
There are several reasons to choose Moskito Guard® over DEET-based alternatives. Users can benefit from the positive features of an insect repellent based on Icaridin - and at the same time expect effective efficacy against mosquitoes and other insects.1-4
Properties
- + 8 hours protection
- Pleasant fragrance
- Waterproof
- Non-greasy
- Without DEET and alcohol
- Contains 20 % Icaridin
- Suitable for pregnant women and children aged 2 and over
- Moisturises the skin
What is Icaridin?
- Icaridin is a synthetic compound that has been produced to resemble the natural compound piperine. The alkaloid piperine is found in the group of plants from which black pepper is extracted.6 Icaridine is widely used as an insect repellent in Europe, Australia and the USA.6
- The active ingredient Icaridin is also known internationally under the active ingredient names Saltidin and Picaridin.
Why should you use Mosquito Guard®?
- The ingredient Icaridin is a scientifically proven effective and efficient alternative to DEET.1,7 In many cases, Icaridin is better tolerated.7
- To prevent insect bites, the WHO recommends insect repellents containing either 20% DEET or ICARIDIN.8
- There are only a few insect repellents based on icaridin that are available on the Austrian market.
- This product is distributed in Austria by VALNEVA, a vaccine manufacturer and expert in travel medicine.
Does Moskito Guard® also work in the tropics?
YES! The effectiveness of Icaridin in the tropics has been proven in several field studies!1,9,10
Moskito Guard® is effective against:
- Mosquitoes and sand flies 1-3: Culex spp., Anopheles spp., Aedes spp., Phlebotomus spp
- Ticks 4,5: Ixodes spp., Hyalomma marginatum, Thipicephalus spp., Dermacentor spp. ATTENTION - IMPORTANT NOTE: The use of Moskito Guard® in no way replaces a TBE vaccination!
What are the arguments in favour of Icaridin and Moskito Guard®?
- We hear a lot about DEET. Everyone recommends it. Many people use it. Is the DEET product really the product of choice, or do we simply not know the alternatives to DEET?
- Have you ever heard of an insect repellent that has a pleasant fragrance, is non-greasy and does NOT contain DEET or alcohol? Moskito Guard® with 20% Icaridin is definitely an effective alternative that has several other positive properties to offer.
1 Goodyer L. et al (2018). Mosquito repellents for the traveller. Journal of Travel Medicine, 2018, Vol 25, Suppl 1, S10-S15 | 2. Van Roey K. et al. (2014). Field Evaluation of Picaridin Repellents. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases | 3. Klun JA. et al. (2006). Repellent and Deterrent Effects. J. Med. Entomol. 43(1): 34Ð39 (2006) | 4. Semmler M. et al. (2011). Comparison of the tick repellent efficacy. Parasitol Res (2011) 108:899-904 | 5. Abdel-Ghaffar F. et al. (2015). Length of tick repellency. Parasitol Res (2015) 114:3041-304 | 6. NPIC. Picaridin General Fact Sheet. Available online: http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/PicaridinGen.html#whatis (last accessed Feb 2022) | 7. Tavares M. et al. (2018). Trends in insect repellent formulations. International Journal of Pharmaceutics 539 (2018) 190-209 | 8. WHO (2015). Vector control and personal protection of migrant and mobile populations in the GMS: A matrix guidance on the best options and methodologies. Available online: http://www.who.int/iris/ handle/10665/204341 (last accessed Feb 2022) | 9. Frances SP. et al. (2004). Field Evaluation of Repellent Formulations Containing Deet and Picaridin. J. Med. Entomol. 41(3): 414-417 | 10. Costantini C. et al. (2004). Field evaluation of the efficacy and persistence of insect repellents. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (2004) 98, 644-652 | 11. Leal WS. (2014). The enigmatic reception of DEET. Curr Opin Insect Sci. 2014. 6: 93-98.doi:10.1016/j.cois.2014.10.007 | 12. Southwest Mosquito Abatement and Control District. Mosquito Information. DEET - Insect Repellant Toxicity. Available online: http://www.swmosquito.org/pdf/ PROT_DEET%20Toxicity.pdf (last accessed Feb 2022) | 13. Osimitz TG. et al. (2010). Adverse events associated with the use of insect repellents. Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology 56 (2010) 93-99 | 14. Kitchen LW. et al. (2009). The role of the United States military in the development of vector control products, including insect repellents, insecticides, and bed nets. Journal of Vector Ecology Vol. 30, no. 1, June 2009
Dosage form
spray
Application
- Moskito Guard® is suitable for use on the face and body. As an emulsion in a spray can, it is easy to apply and stands out from the crowd with a pleasant fragrance.
- Shake before use. Apply to all exposed areas of skin.
- Advice: Do not spray directly onto the face. Reapply every 8 hours, more frequently if swimming for long periods or in high humidity. Children from 28 months. Suitable for pregnant women.
Ingredients
Composition: Saltidin (Icaridine) à 20% (n°CAS 119515-38-7) Sans gaz.