Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Avagard is a brand-name topical antiseptic product containing chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol. It is primarily used by healthcare professionals for surgical hand antisepsis and preoperative skin preparation to reduce bacteria on the skin. This product is commonly found in hospital and clinical settings.
Avagard is an antiseptic hand scrub and skin preparation product used by healthcare professionals to reduce microbial contamination before surgical procedures.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1089997
- Generic
- Avagard
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Avagard is used for surgical hand scrubbing to reduce bacterial counts, preoperative skin preparation at surgical sites, and general hand hygiene in healthcare settings to help prevent transmission of pathogens.
As an antiseptic combination product, it works by delivering antimicrobial agents (chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol) that kill bacteria and other microorganisms on the skin surface upon application.
For external use only on intact skin. Avoid contact with eyes, ears, and mucous membranes. Some individuals may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions. Follow manufacturer instructions for proper application technique and contact time.
Official drug label
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