avagard
Avagard is a combination medicine containing Alcohol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate.
Alcohol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate · by Solventum
Key facts
What is Avagard?
From the FDA label: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
How to use
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
Warnings
Important safety information
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. 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 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.
Dosage forms
Topical
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Avagard cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.41 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Avagard?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Avagard. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Alcohol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Avagard?
- Avagard is marketed by Solventum. You can see Solventum's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Avagard a brand-name or generic drug?
- Avagard is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Alcohol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate.
- Is Avagard available over the counter?
- Yes. Avagard is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Avagard come in?
- Avagard is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Avagard FDA-registered?
- Avagard is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021074. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Avagard safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Avagard. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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