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Rating: +1
How exactly does this product work?
The Insect DEFEND Patch is a transdermal, patch that slowly releases Vitamin B1 into the dermal skin layer of the body, becoming effective in 2 hours. The Vitamin B1 is then slowly released through the skins pores through sweat glands. Combined with the body’s own chemistry it produces an invisible, odourless ‘shield’.
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Rating: +4
Can I take regular Vitamin B1 and get the same results?
As a water soluble vitamin all excess Vitamin B1 is flushed out as waste. Health Canada’s recommended daily intake of 100 mg does not allow enough Vitamin B1 to build up in the body’s system so as to escape through the body’s pores. Over dosages of more than the recommended amounts can result in health concerns, i.e. hypersensitive reactions resembling anaphylactic shock; Drowsiness – www.vitamins-nutrition.org.
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Rating: +3
Mosquito’s were still landing on my arms and legs, I didn’t get bitten though – is this a normal reaction?
The invisible layer is so thin that mosquitoes and black flies may still land , however the odour, that only they detect, will send them flying. The question that you have to ask yourself is this – Does the annoyance of a few mosquitoes landing outweigh the use of DEET. Health Canada’s recommendations are to thoroughly wash off DEET with soap and water after every use?
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Rating: +3
The product worked for 36 hours on me but only for about 24 hours on my children. Is this normal?
People with high metabolism, like children and athletes, will find that this product will not last a full 36 hours and typically will have to be replaced after 24 hours. As your metabolism is likely to be slower, than that of a child’s, you are not burning off the Vitamin B1 as quickly.
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Rating: +3
We put the Insect DEFEND Patch on before driving up to the cottage, approximately 2.5 hours and got attacked when we stepped out of the car. Why?
The release of Vitamin B1 into the body works when the body is in motion. Try applying the patch before you start loading the vehicle and allow a little time after arriving (about the time needed to empty the vehicle) to best judge the results. This activity will result in the body’s chemistry reacting with the vitamin B1 to produce an ‘invisible barrier’.
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Rating: +2
Can I remove and reuse this product?
No. The Insect DEFEND Patch is designed as a single use biting insect protection product.
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Rating: +2
Can I cut the patch smaller for use on my one year old?
The ‘insect DEFEND patch’ is designed for use as is. By altering the ‘patch’ in any manner the full release of the 75 mg of vitamin B1 will not ensure satisfactory results.
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Rating: +3
Where exactly should one apply the patch? Would it interfere with other patches (estrogen) that one applies?
Apply the Insect DEFEND Patch to a clean, dry and hairless part of the body. A large muscle group such as the upper arm or one found on the shoulder blade provides for large capillary action allowing for the transfer of Vitamin B1 throughout the bodies Epidermal layer.
With all prescribed medication side effects are possible, even with Natural Health products, when taking more than one product at the same time. Consult with your physician before using both together.
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Rating: +2
Is there a limit to the number of patches that can be used in a given amount of time?
Not really, depending on the biting pressure and body metabolism two patches can be used at the same time, no more than that should ever be necessary.
As Vitamin B1 is water soluable there remains no chance of overdosing on this vitamin using the Insect DEFEND Patch. -
Rating: +0
Does the patch still work if we all go swimming with it on or do we need to re-apply coming out of the water?
The greatest advantage to using the Insect DEFEND Patch as a means of protection against biting insects is that it continues to work using our bodies own chemistry regardless if we perspire or participate in any water related activity – including swimming. The adhesive qualities of the ‘Patch’ keeps it in place even when it gets wet, (be sure to follow all instructions when applying), and continues to be effective for the full 24-36 hours as the vitamin B1 continues to be transferred into the bodies epidermal layer.
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Rating: +5
Is this product safe to use during pregnancy or while breast feeding? Also, what is the youngest age of children (ours is 3yrs old) for use of the patch?
The Insect DEFEND Patch is safe to use while pregnant and is safe for everyone from new born to seniors. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) is a water soluble vitamin and is safe to use.
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Rating: +0
does it prevent deer ticks or horseflies from biting also?
Good Question. There has been no research done to date that indicated that either insect species has any adverse distaste for Vitamin B1. We have however, received some positive feedback from a customer that said the patched worked with him while golfing against horse and deer flies.
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