Don’t Bite Me Patch Ingredients:
Vitamin B1 is the key ingredient in the Don’t Bite Me! Patch. When Vitamin B1 metabolises in the body it reduces human odours attractive to insects. The thiamine (Vitamin B1) based formula is absorbed into the bloodstream through our topical patch and excess Vitamin B1 is then excreted through the body’s pores. This makes a slight odor that is almost undetectable to humans, but that insects don’t like. This slight “odor” forms a protective barrier around the body that makes you unattractive to insects.
Vitamin B1 is also good for the nervous system, digestion, muscles, and heat and alcohol-damaged nervous tissue. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Vitamin B1 is 1.4 mg per day. As Vitamin B1 is water-soluble, any excess you may consume is safely excreted in urine and sweat.
Aloe is the secondary ingredient in our “Don’t Bite Me! Patch.” The uses for Aloe Vera have been revered for a wide variety of medicinal and therapeutic purposes for thousands of years. Aloe Vera contains anti-inflammatory properties which may explain why it has been reported to alleviate pain and swelling associated with itches and burns. Because Aloe Vera is not considered an essential nutrient, there is no RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) set. It is a very safe plant with no known toxicity.
The topical delivery or our ingredients is what makes the patch so effective. Topical medical delivery and release systems have been on the market since 1982. After more than 20 yeas of extensive development, most major pharmaceutical companies now market topical systems for dispensing a great variety of pharmaceutical agents. The topical delivery and release system provides a highly efficient, safe and easy to use method for delivering active ingredients and other compounds to the body through intact skin, thereby offering many advantages over the traditional dosage forms.
Possible Drug Interactions
Two patches may be needed if:
- You take Antacids
- You use barbiturates
- You take Diuretics
- You Smoke
- You have recently taken Antibiotics
- You take Oral Contraceptives
- You drink Alcohol
- You weigh over 200 lbs
- You are taking Chemotherapy
l of the above may cause thiamine deficiency levels, therefore requiring two patches to provide protection.
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of Vitamin B1 is up to 1.4 mg per day, the Dont Bite Me Patch contains less than 10mg of Vitamin B1
RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of Vitamin B1:
- Adults 19+ – 1.2 mgs/day – males
- Adults 19+ – 1.1 mgs/day – females
- Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women – 1.4 mgs/day
AI (Adequate Intake) for Children:
- Infants 0 – 6 months – .2 mgs/day
- Infants 7 – 12 months – .3 mgs/day
- Children 1 – 3 yrs old – .5 mgs/day
- Children 4 – 8 years – .6 mgs/day
- Children 9 – 13 years – .9 mgs/day
- Children 14+ – 1 mg/day
The Don’t Bite Me! Patch contains less than 10 mgs/Vitamin B1.
Taking too high of a dose of Vitamin B1 without supplementing with additional B Complex vitamins can be harmful to you. We’ve got just the right amount of Vitamin B1 in our patch to be effective but not harmful.
Product Warnings
The US Food and Drug Administration does not strictly regulate herbs and supplements. There is no guarantee of strength, purity or safety of products, and effects may vary. You should always read product labels. If you have a medical condition, or are taking other drugs, herbs or supplements, you should speak to a qualified healthcare provider before starting a new therapy.
Side Effects and Warnings:
Thiamine is generally considered safe and relatively nontoxic, even at high doses. No clear tolerable upper level (UL) of intake has been established. Dermatitis (skin irritations) or more serious hypersensitivity reactions occur rarely. Please read the product insert in its entirety before using the product.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Pregnancy Category C. Please consult your physician with the list of product ingredients prior to use.