摘要 |
A method for repelling insects from the skin of a subject by applying thiamine to the skin in a transdermal patch in an effective amount for systemic absorption through the skin. The area of transdermal patch which contacts the skin is about 35 cm2, and the amount of thiamine in the transdermal patch is about 50 mg. After application, the transdermal patch provides insect repelling activity up to 48 hours.
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