Avagard: Package Insert / Prescribing Info

Active ingredients

Chlorhexidine gluconate 1% w/w

Ethyl alcohol 61% w/w

Purpose

Antiseptic

Antiseptic

Indications and Usage for Avagard

• 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: hand rub to help reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
• recommended for repeated use

Warnings

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

Allergy alert: This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include:

• wheezing/difficulty breathing
• shock
• facial swelling
• hives
• rash

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

Avagard Dosage and Administration

• 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

Questions?

Call 1-800-228-3957

Principle 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

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Patent: 3M.com/Patents

MAL10110039XC

Flammable, keep away from fire or flame, heat, sparks and sources of static discharge.

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16 fl oz • 500 mL

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