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3M Avagard Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Alcohol 8.3 mg/mL; 506.3 mg/mL Lotion — NDC 17518-0051-01 package photo

3M Avagard Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Alcohol 8.3 mg/mL; 506.3 mg/mL Lotion

by Solventum US LLC · 8 BOTTLE in 1 CASE (17518-051-01) / 500 mL in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 17518-0051-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 17518-051-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains500 mL in 1 bottle Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 4 bottles 17518-0051-04
OTC Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Aug 27, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 17518-051-01
Product NDC 17518-051
11-digit billing NDC 17518005101
NCPDP billing unit ML — per mL (volume)
RxCUI 1089996, 1090000
UNII MOR84MUD8E, 3K9958V90M
Application # NDA021074
SPL Set ID 8bf8fe8e-76cb-4eda-a18d-1687050285ae
Physiologic effect Decreased Cell Wall Integrity
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2001-06-14
Route TOPICAL
Dosage form LOTION
Substance CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE; ALCOHOL
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 17518-051-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 17518-0051-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment class.

Drug family (ATC) Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment, Antiinfectives, Biguanides and amidines
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerSolventum US LLC
Application holderSOLVENTUM US LLC
FDA applicationNDA021074 (NDA)
Labeler code17518
First marketedJun 2001
Product typeHuman Otc Drug
Portfolio19 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Supplement & herbal interactions

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Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer gPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 4 bottles
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
3M Avagard 8.3 mg/mL; 506.3 mg/mLthis 17518-0051-01 Solventum 8 bottles — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2001
On the market since
Jun 2001
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
25 years listed
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No generic listed yet
brand only
ℹ️No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
17518-0051-01 You're viewing this 8 BOTTLE in 1 CASE (17518-051-01) / 500 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2001-06-14 Active
17518-0051-04 4 BOTTLE in 1 CASE (17518-051-04) / 1200 mL in 1 BOTTLE 2001-06-14 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 17518-0051-01?
NDC 17518-0051-01 is listed by the FDA — 8 bottle in 1 case / 500 ml in 1 bottle.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of 3M Avagard Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Alcohol 8.3 mg/mL; 506.3 mg/mL Lotion?
Bill NDC 17518-0051-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 17518005101. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Over-the-counter (OTC) product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 17518-051-01, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 17518-0051-01, written without dashes as 17518005101. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 17518-0051-01, the first segment (17518) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Solventum US LLC; the middle segment (0051) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Solventum US LLC. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 4 bottles (17518-0051-04). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Solventum US LLC is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as an over-the-counter product, so it does not require a prescription. Follow the package directions, and ask your pharmacist if you are unsure whether it is right for you.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official Drug Facts labeling, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⚠️ Warnings 🧪 Active Ingredient 🧪 Inactive Ingredients 🎯 Purpose
🎯 Indications and Usage 40 words ▾

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

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 175 words ▾

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 170 words ▾

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: 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.

🧪 Active Ingredient 10 words ▾

Active ingredients Chlorhexidine gluconate 1% w/w Ethyl alcohol 61% w/w

🧪 Inactive Ingredients 19 words ▾

Inactive ingredients beheneth 10, behenyl alcohol, C20-40 pareth-24, cetyl palmitate, diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate, dimethicone, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, squalane, water

🎯 Purpose 3 words ▾

Purpose Antiseptic Antiseptic

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 17518-0050-00 · Solventum 17518-0060-04 · Solventum →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.