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The label clearly states “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 to HCPs or consumers/patients, so, in these cases, the patient’s eye care practitioner and hematologist may wish to work together to determine the correct treatment based on the individual conditions for the patient.
ANATERA / FLUORESCITE
Given the sensitivity and specificity of skin testing, a negative skin test is not proof that a patient is not allergic to fluorescein.
Reactions of intolerance may be unpredictable but more frequent in patients who have previously experienced an adverse reaction after fluorescein injection (symptoms other than nausea and vomiting) or in patients with history of allergy or bronchial asthma.
The benefit of the fluorescein angiography should be balanced with the risk of severe hypersensitivity reactions (with fatal outcome in some cases). An emergency tray should be available in the event of possible reaction to fluorescein sodium solution for injection.
It is known that intradermal skin tests have limited predictive value for serious intolerance reactions to fluorescein. Fluorescein intolerance reactions can occur following a negative intradermal skin test.
Alcon cannot make individual patient treatment recommendations. A treatment decision is at the discretion of the Healthcare Professional and has to be made on a case-by-case basis after careful evaluation of the associated benefits and risks.
Colirofta Anestésico
Colirofta Anestésico does not contain dry natural rubber or natural rubber latex.
Colirofta Anestésico Doble
Colirofta Anestésico Doble does not contain dry natural rubber or natural rubber latex.
Colirofta Ciclopléjico
Colirofta Anestésico does not contain dry natural rubber or natural rubber latex.
Surgical
CONSTELLATION VISION SYSTEM
BSS and BSS Plus bags are Alcon-approved accessories included under Section Six (table 6.5, Anterior Segment Accessories) of the CONSTELLATION Operator's Manual.
Duovisc
DUOVISC is not made with natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.
During filling of the viscoelastic syringe, a small amount of air can remain in the syringe tip. This amount of air can easily be flushed out when following the instructions for use as mentioned in the package insert. In order to avoid that this air migrates into the body of the syringe we recommend that the syringe is stored upright.
Alcon stability studies indicate that orientation of the syringe filled with OVD product has no effect on the product’s physicochemical stability and additionally indicate that the product should be stored upright and given time to allow the air bubble to move back to the end of the syringe prior to use in surgery.
Viscoat
VISCOAT is not made with natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.
During filling of the viscoelastic syringe, a small amount of air can remain in the syringe tip. This amount of air can easily be flushed out when following the instructions for use as mentioned in the package insert. In order to avoid that this air migrates into the body of the syringe we recommend that the syringe is stored upright.
Alcon stability studies indicate that orientation of the syringe filled with OVD product has no effect on the product’s physicochemical stability and additionally indicate that the product should be stored upright and given time to allow the air bubble to move back to the end of the syringe prior to use in surgery.
ProVisc
PROVISC is not made with natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.
During filling of the viscoelastic syringe, a small amount of air can remain in the syringe tip. This amount of air can easily be flushed out when following the instructions for use as mentioned in the package insert. In order to avoid that this air migrates into the body of the syringe we recommend that the syringe is stored upright.
Alcon stability studies indicate that orientation of the syringe filled with OVD product has no effect on the product’s physicochemical stability and additionally indicate that the product should be stored upright and given time to allow the air bubble to move back to the end of the syringe prior to use in surgery.
DiscoVisc
DISCOVISC is not made with natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.
BSS
BSS Sterile Irrigating Solution does not contain latex or dry natural rubber and is considered latex-free. The butyl stoppers are made from a synthetic material.
Alcon does not recommend use of expired product as safety and efficacy have not been established.
BSS Plus
BSS Plus does not contain latex or dry natural rubber and is considered latex-free. The butyl stoppers are made from a synthetic material.
Alcon does not recommend use of expired product as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Clareon
CLAREON™ intraocular lenses do not contain metallic properties and are considered MRI-compatible.
Alcon does not recommend use of expired product as safety and efficacy have not been established.
AcrySof
ACRYSOF® intraocular lenses do not contain metallic properties and are considered MRI-compatible.
Alcon ACRYSOF® IOL is not made with natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.
Although Alcon is not aware of any allergic reaction conclusively attributed to Alcon ACRYSOF® IOL, we are unable to state specifically that our Alcon ACRYSOF® IOL materials do not contain an ingredient that could cause a cross-reaction for a given patient, including those with an allergy to natural rubber latex or dry natural rubber.
As a company and manufacturer of medical devices, we cannot offer medical advice to patients. The patient’s allergist and eye care professional may wish to work together to determine the most appropriate option for the patient’s particular needs.
Ex-Press Glaucoma Shunt
The precaution section of attached IFU of the EX-PRESS™ Glaucoma Filtration device states the following regarding MRI:
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.
Thank you for your question. Your question is regarding off label use of an Alcon product. Alcon does not recommend the use of any of its products for other than approved indications/uses described in the Product Information/label, so Alcon cannot support use of its products for non-authorized indications.
Systane® is indicated for use in adult consumers starting from 18 years. Systane® must be kept out of the reach and sight of children. The safety and efficacy of SYSTANE® in children have not been established in pediatric population.
There is no adequate data from the use of Systane® during pregnancy. All of the components in this product are pharmacologically inert compounds or generally classified as non-toxic and non-irritating.
Therefore, no adverse effects during pregnancy are anticipated.
However, Alcon does not provide advice on medical treatment. Physicians should carefully assess all relevant efficacy and safety data of Alcon products for each individual patient’s condition or treatment before making any decision to prescribe the product.
DAILIES TOTAL1
DAILIES TOTAL1 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 or its packaging solution.
PRECISION1
PRECISION1 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 or its packaging solution.
TOTAL30
TOTAL30 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 or its packaging solution.
DAILIES AQUACOMFORT PLUS
The DAILIES AquaComfort Plus 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. 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. Another way is to place the lens on the tip of your index finger and check its shape.
If the edge has a lip or flares outward, it is wrong side out and must be reversed.
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