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Related parties transactions - Schedule of related parties transactions (Details) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($)
Related Party [Abstract] |
Contract manufacturing revenues from former parent | $ 47
Purchases of Alcon from former parent | $ 19

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