GENEVA — Alcon announces the U.S. launch of the newest addition to its innovative portfolio of dry eye products – Systane Hydration Multi-Dose Preservative-Free (MDPF) Lubricant Eye Drops. With its proprietary HydroBoost Technology, this new preservative-free eye drop provides extra moisture for patients with sensitive dry eyes.

DPF joins the fast-growing preservative-free segment of artificial tears, which represents over 40% of the global market. Systane is the leading artificial tear brand globally²; however, up to now, it has not been available in a convenient, multi-dose preservative-free formulation.

Dry eye patients who use drops frequently and patients following surgery often respond best to preservative-free artificial tears to help relieve their symptoms, restore ocular surface and provide long-lasting relief,” said Dr. Eric D. Donnenfeld, Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, N.Y.

Systane Hydration MDPF is a new option for patients who are suffering from aqueous deficient dry eye and is used as a protectant against further irritation and to relieve dryness of the eye. In an in vitro study, Systane Hydration with HydroBoost’s dual-polymer technology (sodium hyaluronate and HP-Guar) provided 2X greater cell hydration and protection versus a formulation with sodium hyaluronate alone.³ This offers patients a unique combination that helps retain the lubricants for lasting dry eye symptom relief without the use of preservatives.

“I am excited to share Systane Hydration MDPF Lubricant Eye Drops with my dry eye patients who use drops frequently throughout the day to help relieve their symptoms and provide long-lasting relief,” said Paul Karpecki, O.D., FAAO,* Kentucky Eye Institute.

“We are expanding our over-the-counter portfolio of the #1 doctor recommended artificial tear brand, Systane, to meet the growing demand for dry eye solutions in the U.S. especially for patients using drops more than four times per day,” said Sergio Duplan, President, North America at Alcon. “Since launching Systane Hydration Preservative-Free in single-use vials last year, we have captured the confidence of dry eye sufferers who voted the drop Product of the Year in a Kantar survey of 40,000 consumers. We are excited to continue bringing innovations like Systane Hydration MDPF to the market to provide them long-lasting relief.”

Systane Hydration MDPF Lubricant Eye Drops will be available in the U.S. at all major pharmacies and online retailers. Around the world, Systane Hydration PF, along with Systane Ultra PF, are now available in multi-dose preservative-free formulas in 13 countries with more launches planned throughout the year.