Avagard Lotion

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Last updated on RxList: 1/12/2022

Drug Summary

What Is Avagard Lotion?

Avagard D Instant Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers (ethyl alcohol) is an over-the-counter antiseptic used for instant healthcare personnel hand antiseptic to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease, and instant hand antiseptic to decrease bacteria on the skin. Avagard D is recommended for repeated use.

What Are Side Effects of Avagard Lotion?

Common side effects of Avagard D include skin irritation.

Dosage for Avagard Lotion

Apply Avagard D to clean, dry hands. Apply a sufficient amount of Avagard D to thoroughly wet all surfaces of hand and fingers. Rub on to hands until dry.

What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Avagard Lotion?

Avagard D may interact with other drugs. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.

Avagard Lotion During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using Avagard D. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Additional Information

Our Avagard D Instant Hand Antiseptic with Moisturizers (ethyl alcohol) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

Drug Description

DESCRIPTION

Kills greater than 99.999% of harmful bacteria in 15 seconds (in vitro). Fragrance-free.

Active ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, 61% w/w

Purpose: Antiseptic

Indications & Dosage

INDICATIONS

  • instant healthcare personnel hand antiseptic to reduce bacteria that potentially can cause disease
  • instant hand antiseptic to decrease bacteria on the skin
  • recommended for repeated use

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Directions

Apply to clean, dry hands. Apply sufficient amount to thoroughly wet all surfaces of hand and fingers.
Rub on to hands until dry.

  • Supervise children in the use of this product.

HOW SUPPLIED

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 (Monday to Friday 7AM-6PM CST)

Made in U.S.A. of globally sourced materials for: 3M Health Care, 2510 Conway Ave., St. Paul, MN 55144. Revised: Jun 2014

Side Effects & Drug Interactions

SIDE EFFECTS

No information provided.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

No information provided.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNINGS

Flammable, keep away from fire or flame. For external use only.

When using this product keep out of eyes. If contact with eyes occurs, rinse promptly and thoroughly with water.

Stop use and ask a doctor if significant irritation, or sensitization develops.

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

PRECAUTIONS

Included as part ofthe WARNINGS section.

Overdose & Contraindications

OVERDOSE

No information provided.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

No information provided.

Clinical Pharmacology

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

No information provided.

Medication Guide

PATIENT INFORMATION

No information provided.Please refer to the WARNINGS section.

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