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Avagard Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Chlorhexidine gluconate 1%, ethyl alcohol 61%; lotion.
Pharmacological Class
Antimicrobial.
How Supplied
Lotion—16oz, 40.6oz
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Avagard Indications
Indications
Surgical and healthcare personnel hand antiseptic.
Avagard Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply to clean, dry hands and nails. Surgical: dispense 1 pump (2mL) of lotion into the palm of hand. Clean opposite hand, under fingernails and just above the elbow. Dispense another 2mL; repeat on the other hand. Apply additional 2mL to both hands up to the wrists. Allow to dry before donning gloves. Healthcare personnel: dispense 1 pump (2mL) of lotion into the palm of hand; apply evenly to cover both hands up to the wrists. Allow to dry.
Children
Not applicable.
Avagard Contraindications
Not Applicable
Avagard Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Avagard Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Discontinue if an allergic reaction occurs. Avoid eyes, ears, and mouth. Risk of eye injury. Flammable. Do not use routinely if having wounds involving more than the superficial layers of the skin.
Avagard Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Avagard Interactions
Not Applicable
Avagard Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Irritation, sensitization, allergic reactions; conjunctivitis, maculopapular rash.
Avagard Clinical Trials
See Literature
Avagard Note
Not Applicable
Avagard Patient Counseling
See Literature
