3m Avagard Lotion
NDC Package 17518-051-01

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Table of Contents
    1. Package Information
    2. Other Packages
    3. Frequently Asked Questions

Package Information

3m Avagard (chlorhexidine gluconate and alcohol) lotions is use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. This formulation utilizes a lotion delivery system. Marketed by Solventum Us Llc, this product is identified by NDC 17518-051 and is authorized under FDA application NDA021074.

Identification & Billing

NDC Package Code
17518-051-01
Package Description
8 BOTTLE in 1 CASE / 500 mL in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code
17518-051
11-Digit Billing Format
17518005101
Billing Unit
ML - Billing unit of "milliliter" is used when a product is measured by its liquid volume.
RxNorm Crosswalk
  • RxCUI: 1089996 - chlorhexidine gluconate 1 % / ethanol 61 % Topical Lotion
  • RxCUI: 1089996 - chlorhexidine gluconate 10 MG/ML / ethanol 0.61 ML/ML Topical Lotion
  • RxCUI: 1090000 - avagard (chlorhexidine gluconate 1 % / ethanol 61 % ) Topical Lotion
  • RxCUI: 1090000 - chlorhexidine gluconate 10 MG/ML / ethanol 0.61 ML/ML Topical Lotion [Avagard]

Clinical Specifications

Proprietary Name
3m Avagard
Non-Proprietary Name
Chlorhexidine Gluconate And Alcohol
Substance Name
Alcohol; Chlorhexidine Gluconate
Dosage Form
Lotion - An emulsion, liquid1 dosage form. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin.2
Administration Route
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.
Active Ingredient(s)
Pharmacologic Class
Decreased Cell Wall Integrity - [PE] (Physiologic Effect)
Usage Information
Use with care in premature infants or infants under 2 months of age. These products may cause irritation or chemical burns.

Regulatory & Marketing

Labeler Name
Solventum Us Llc
Product Type
Human Otc Drug
FDA Application #
NDA021074
Marketing Category
NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
Start Marketing Date
06-14-2001
Listing Expiration
12-31-2027
Exclude Flag
N
Sample Package
No

Hierarchy Structure

Code Lineage

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Other Available Packages

The following commercial packages are registered under the same Product NDC (17518-051). Click a package code to view its specific billing and regulatory data.

17518-051-04
4 BOTTLE in 1 CASE / 1200 mL in 1 BOTTLE
17518-051-05
12 BOTTLE in 1 CASE / 500 mL in 1 BOTTLE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the distribution configuration for this product package?

The code 17518-051-01 identifies a specific commercial package of 8 bottle in 1 case / 500 ml in 1 bottle of 3m Avagard, a human over the counter drug labeled by Solventum Us Llc. This lotion is formulated for topical use and contains alcohol; chlorhexidine gluconate as the active substance.

Is this product currently listed with the FDA?

Yes, this product is active and verified within the NDC Directory. It was introduced to the market by Solventum Us Llc on June 14, 2001. The current certification is valid through December 31, 2027.

How is this Solventum Us Llc product billed for insurance claims?

For medical billing and reimbursement, this package follows the 11-digit CMS format: 17518005101. Quantities are measured in per "ml or milliliter", products billed per milliliter are usually products measured by liquid volume.. The table below illustrates the segment conversion from the 10-digit labeler code to the 11-digit provider format.

11-Digit Code Conversion

Billing payers usually require a 5-4-2 segment configuration. Below is the conversion from the 10-digit package format to the 11-digit billing format:

10-Digit Format (5-3-2)
17518-051-01
11-Digit CMS (5-4-2)
17518-0051-01

Note: The zero is added to the Product segment to maintain the 5-4-2 structure.