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Generic: chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol is used for the treatment of Candidiasis, Oral Periodontal Diseases Skin Diseases, Infectious Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections Complex Regional Pain Syndromes

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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: 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.

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION


Do not use if you are allergic to chlorhexidine gluconate or any other ingredient in this product

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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

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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Made in U.S.A. for 3M Health Care

2510 Conway Ave., St. Paul, MN 55144

1-800-228-3957

www.3M.com/infectionprevention

© 2017, 3M. All rights reserved. The shape and colors of the bottle and wall bracket are trademarks of 3M.

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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