3M AVAGARD- chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol lotion 
3M Health Care

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U.S. Patent Nos. 5,799,841; 5,897,031; 6,090,395; 6,534,069; 6,623,744; 7,081,246; 7,566,460

Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Chlorhexidine gluconate 1% w/w

Ethyl alcohol 61% w/w

Purpose

Antiseptic

Antiseptic

Uses

  • surgical hand antiseptic: significantly reduces the number of micro-organisms on the hands and forearms prior to surgery or patient care
  • healthcare personnel hand antiseptic: handwash to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
  • recommended for repeated use

Warnings

Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. For external use only

Do not use

  • if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredients in this preparation

When using this product

  • do not touch the eye with hands that have been treated with this preparation
  • keep out of eyes, ears, and mouth. May cause serious and permanent eye injury if permitted to enter and remain in the eye.
  • if contact occurs, rinse with cold water right away
  • do not use routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

Surgical hand antiseptic

  • apply to clean, dry hands and nails. For the first use of each day, clean under nails with a nail stick.
  • dispense one pump (2 mL) into the palm of one hand
  • dip the fingertips of the opposite hand into the lotion and work it under the nails
  • spread the remaining lotion over the hand and up to just above the elbow
  • using another 2 mL of lotion, repeat with the other hand
  • dispense another 2 mL of lotion into either hand; reapply to all aspects of both hands up to the wrists
  • allow to dry before donning gloves

Healthcare personnel hand antiseptic

  • apply to clean, dry hands and nails
  • dispense one pump (2 mL) into the palm of one hand
  • paying particular attention to the spaces between the fingers and under fingernails, apply the lotion evenly to cover both hands up to the wrists
  • allow to dry without wiping

Other information

  • store at 20-25°c (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

beheneth 10, behenyl alcohol, C20-40 pareth-24, cetyl palmitate, diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate, dimethicone, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, squalane, water

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MAL10110039XC

Principal Display Panel – 500mL Bottle Label

3M

NDC 17518-051-01

Avagard™

(Chlorhexidine Gluconate 1% Solution and Ethyl Alcohol 61% w/w)

surgical and healthcare personnel hand antiseptic with moisturizers

WARNING: FLAMMABLE. DO NOT TOUCH THE EYE WITH HANDS THAT HAVE BEEN TREATED WITH THIS PREPARATION. DO NOT USE

  • if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this preparation
  • routinely if you have wounds which involve more than the superficial layers of the skin.

Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation, sensitization or allergic reaction occurs. These may be signs of a serious condition.

Read Drug Facts Panel before use.

Directions: Surgical hand antiseptic

  • apply to clean, dry hands and nails. For the first use of each day, clean under nails with a nail stick.
  • dispense one pump (2 mL) into the palm of one hand
  • dip the fingertips of the opposite hand into the lotion and work it under the nails
  • spread the remaining lotion over the hand and up to just above the elbow
  • using another 2 mL of lotion, repeat with the other hand
  • dispense another 2 mL of lotion into either hand and reapply to all aspects of both hands up to the wrist
  • allow to dry before donning gloves

Directions: Healthcare personnel hand antiseptic

  • apply to clean, dry hands and nails
  • dispense one pump (2 mL) into the palm of one hand
  • paying particular attention to the spaces between the fingers and under fingernails, apply the lotion evenly to cover both hands up to the wrists
  • allow to dry without wiping

16 fl oz • 500 mL

Principal Display Panel 500mL Bottle Label
3M AVAGARD 
chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol lotion
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:17518-051
Route of AdministrationTOPICALDEA Schedule    
Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Chlorhexidine) Chlorhexidine Gluconate8.3 mg  in 1 mL
Alcohol (Alcohol) Alcohol506.3 mg  in 1 mL
Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient NameStrength
beheneth-10 
docosanol 
cetyl palmitate 
dimethicone 
glycerin 
polyethylene glycols 
squalane 
water 
Packaging
#Item CodePackage Description
1NDC:17518-051-018 in 1 CASE
1500 mL in 1 BOTTLE
2NDC:17518-051-044 in 1 CASE
21200 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
NDANDA02107406/14/2001
Labeler - 3M Health Care (006173082)

Revised: 08/2012
 
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