SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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:

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

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

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

Surgical hand antiseptic

Healthcare personnel hand antiseptic

• use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

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

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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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