warfarin and insect repellents

[Emma]

Not entirely sure which forum to put this in, but I'll try here first,

You call tell I'm starting to think about our Florida holiday now. lol

Can i use insect repellents on Chloe?? Sprays on creams? Or will they affect her INR somehow? I know over her I've been told not to use a decongestant rub on her as that can affect INR, but does the same go for these bug sprays?? Scared of her getting bitten over there if she doesnt wear anything.

Thanks as always
Emma
xxx

 

[tobagotwo]

I don't know.

But, dang, you're on top of things to have thought of that!

Is the repellent DEET-based?

Best wishes,

 

[Ross]

Warfarin is great for mosquitoes. You can sit and watch them bloat up as they feed, then just as they start to fly away KABOOM! They blow up into a nice red blotch. Joking of course. Wish is did work like that though.

 

[Emma]

thanks boys! lol
I'm always on top!! Much prefer it that way! LOL

will look forward to watching exploding bugs! should add to the whole experience nicely for Chloe!

I havent got any repellents yet, but DEET is a word i keep hearing - should i look for that in it then??

Emma
xxx

 

[Ross]

Yes, DEET is the only real repellent we have.