FAQ
Therapeutic Areas and Products
Pharma
ICAPS
As stated on the ICAPS label, “If you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners) or other medications, use this product only on the advice of your physician.”
Many food supplements, including those containing vitamin E and or omega 3, as well as changes in diet can have a theoretical effect on the control of anticoagulation.
Alcon does not provide medical advice. The patient’s eye care practitioner and anticoagulant prescribing physician may wish to work together to determine the correct treatment based on the individual conditions for the patient.
Surgical
CLAREON™
CLAREON™ intraocular lenses do not contain metallic properties and are considered MRI-compatible.
ACRYSOF®
ACRYSOF® intraocular lenses do not contain metallic properties and are considered MRI-compatible.
EX-PRESS™ Glaucoma Shunt
The precaution section of the EX-PRESS™ Glaucoma Filtration Device IFU state the following:
MRI of the head is permitted, however not recommended, in the first two weeks post implantation. MR Conditional Regarding the Magnetic Resonance (MR) status of the implant:
1. The device is MR-Conditional according to the terminology specified in the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) International, Designation: F2503-05. MR-Conditional means that the device is safe for use in a specified MR environment under specified conditions (see below); however, it may not be safe to use in MR environments that do not match these specified conditions.
2. A patient with this device can be scanned safely immediately after placement under the following specified conditions:
Static magnetic field: 3-Tesla or less
Maximum spatial magnetic field gradient: 1500-Gauss/cm or less Maximum MR system reported whole-body-averaged specific absorption rate (SAR) of 3-W/k for 15 minutes of scanning.
Vision Care
SYSTANE™
SYSTANE™ drops are not made with natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.
SYSTANE™ is indicated for use in adult consumers starting from 18 years.
SYSTANE™ must be kept out of the reach of children.
Please consult your eye care professional before using ocular lubricants on pediatric patients.
DAILIES TOTAL1™
DAILIES TOTAL1™ (delefilcon A) contact lenses and packaging are not made with natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.
Thiomersal / Thimerosal is not part of the formulation of DAILIES TOTAL1™ (delefilcon A) lenses or its packaging solution.
PRECISION1™
PRECISION1™ (verofilcon A) contact lenses and packaging are not made with natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.
Thiomersal / Thimerosal is not part of the formulation of PRECISION1™ (verofilcon A) contact lenses or its packaging solution.
TOTAL30™
TOTAL30™ (lehfilcon A) contact lenses and packaging are not made with natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.
Thiomersal / Thimerosal is not part of the formulation of TOTAL30™ (lehfilcon A) or its packaging solution.
DAILIES™ AQUACOMFORT™ PLUS
The DAILIES® AQUACOMFORT® Plus (nelfilcon A) soft contact lens contains 31% nelfilcon A and 69% water. The light blue handling tint contains Cu-phthalocyanine. The contact lens hydrophilic material/polymer does not contain silicon.
Contact Lens (CL)
When about to place the lens on the eye, make sure the lens sits up on the placement finger. The finger should be dry so surface tension does not cause the lens to adhere to the finger.
Check to see that the lens is right side out. A lens that is placed on the eye inside out may not feel comfortable or provide good vision.
Method 1:
One way to do this is to perform the 'taco test' by placing the lens between your thumb and index finger and squeeze the edges together gently.
If the edges come together, the lens is right side out.
If the edges turn outward, the lens is wrong side out. Carefully reverse it with your fingers.
Method 2:
Another way is to place the lens on the tip of your index finger and check its shape.
If the edge appears bowl-shaped, it is right side out.
If the edge has a lip or flares outward, it is wrong side out and must be reversed.
All Products
All Products
Please visit ifu.alcon.com for access to Alcon product instructions for use.
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