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Guard

alcohol · Guard is an over-the-counter drug containing alcohol, made by Apollo Health and Beauty Care.

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Not classified
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
1

For personal hand hygine to help prevent the spread of bacteria, and can be used in place of hand washing if soap and water are not available.

Drug facts

Generic name
alcohol
Active ingredients
Alcohol
Dosage forms
Gel
Label holder
Apollo Health and Beauty Care
FDA application
505G(a)(3)
Label updated
05/05/2026

Active ingredients

Ethyl Alcohol 70%

Purpose

Antiseptic

Uses

For personal hand hygine to help prevent the spread of bacteria, and can be used in place of hand washing if soap and water are not available.

Directions

For occassional and Personal use. Rub thoroughly into hands for at least 30 seconds. Allo to dry. Children under 6 years should be supervised when using this product.

Warnings

For external use only. Flammable Keep away from source of heat or fire. Do not use On infants less than 2 months of age. On open skin wounds On broken or damaged skin. When using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Do not inhale. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or redness develops and lasts. Keep out of reach of children In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center immediately.

Do not use

On infants less than 2 months of age. On open skin wounds On broken or damaged skin.

When using this product

Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. Do not inhale.

Stop use and ask a doctor

Irritation or redness develops and lasts.

Keep out of reach of children

In case of accidental ingestion, get medical help or contact Poison Control Center immediately.

Inactive ingredients

Water (Aqua), PEG-6, AMP-Acrylates/vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer, Fragrance (Parfum), Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Myristate.

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Gel70 mL/100mLtopical1

Side effect reports to FDA

FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 38,587 reports that list alcohol, data through 07/30/2026

Anyone can report a problem to FDA, and a report does not mean the drug caused the problem. Reports can be duplicated or incomplete, and counts depend on how widely a drug is used. Do not stop or change a medicine because of this list. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Most often reported reactions

  • Completed suicide8,249
  • Toxicity to various agents7,797
  • Drug abuse6,960
  • Death2,923
  • Overdose2,443
  • Cardio-respiratory arrest2,152
  • Intentional overdose1,963
  • Vomiting1,866
  • Confusional state1,841
  • Fatigue1,745

To report a side effect, use FDA MedWatch.

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • Apollo Health and Beauty CareShown here505G(a)(3) · Label 05/05/2026 · NDC 63148-502Full label

Related recalls

FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient

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Guard: common questions

What is Guard used for?
For personal hand hygine to help prevent the spread of bacteria, and can be used in place of hand washing if soap and water are not available.
Is Guard a prescription drug?
No. Guard is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Guard?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Hand Sanitizer, Hand Sanitizer, Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Instant Hand Sanitizer.
Who makes Guard?
Apollo Health and Beauty Care lists Guard with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 05/05/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice