ABREVA vs AVAGARD

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ABREVA	AVAGARD
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$6.64 /g	~$0.41 /30
Type	OTC	OTC
Active ingredient	DOCOSANOL	ALCOHOL AND CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE
Manufacturer	Haleon US Holdings	Solventum
Dosage forms	Topical	Topical
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Blister	—

abreva avagard

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$6.64 /g

~$0.41 /30

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

DOCOSANOL

ALCOHOL AND CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Manufacturer

Haleon US Holdings

Solventum

Dosage forms

Topical

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Blister

—

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Abreva and Avagard?

Abreva contains Docosanol, while Avagard contains Alcohol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.