About di methyl ether
Topical vapocoolant refrigerant
Used for
- Cools skin briefly for minor pain relief
- May be used before injections or minor procedures
Usual adult dose
Spray briefly from the distance and for the duration specified on the product label; avoid prolonged application.
Common side effects
- Temporary skin redness, irritation, or numbness
- Cold burns or frostbite
- Eye or airway irritation
Important warnings
- Extremely flammable; keep away from heat, sparks, and flames
- Pressurized contents can cause cold burns; do not inhale or spray into eyes
- Use only on intact skin and follow the product label
- Avoid prolonged spraying or covering treated skin
Pregnancy
Absorption through intact skin is expected to be low, but pregnancy-specific safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Skin exposure is expected to be low; prevent infant contact with treated skin.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.