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Legal proceedings update	6 Months Ended
Legal proceedings update	Jun. 30, 2024
Other Provisions, Contingent Liabilities And Contingent Assets [Abstract]
Legal proceedings update	Legal proceedings update A number of Alcon companies are, and will likely continue to be, subject to various legal proceedings and investigations that arise from time to time, including proceedings regarding product liability, sales and marketing practices, commercial disputes, employment, wrongful discharge, antitrust, securities, health and safety, environmental, tax, international trade, privacy, intellectual property, including under the Hatch-Waxman Act, and anti-bribery matters such as those under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 ("FCPA"), as amended. As a result, Alcon may become subject to substantial liabilities that may not be covered by insurance and could affect Alcon's business, financial position and reputation. While Alcon does not believe that any of these legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on its financial position, litigation is inherently unpredictable and large judgments sometimes occur. As a consequence, Alcon may in the future incur judgments or enter into settlements of claims that could have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or cash flow. Note 18 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in the Form 20-F contains a summary of significant legal proceedings to which Alcon or any of its subsidiaries was a party as of the date of the Form 20-F. As of August 20, 2024, Alcon has fully and finally resolved the patent infringement claims it brought against the remaining defendants in the Hatch-Waxman litigation concerning Rocklatan and Rhopressa. There have been no other significant developments in the proceedings described in the Form 20-F nor any new significant proceedings commenced since the date of the Form 20-F. Alcon believes that its total provisions for litigation and other legal matters are adequate based upon currently available information. However, given the inherent difficulties in estimating liabilities, additional liabilities and costs may be incurred beyond the amounts provided.