Acular
Ketorolac eye drops for conjunctivitis and ocular inflammation. As an NSAID, it offers anti-inflammatory action without the use of steroids.
This listing uses Acular as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Acular vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Acular details
- Conditions
- Conjunctivitis · Ocular Inflammation · Acute Pain
- Alternative names
- Acrovail
- Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Known off-label uses
- post-operative ocular pain
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to NSAIDs; history of asthma triggered by aspirin
- Minor side effects
- transient stinging; burning
- Moderate side effects
- ocular hyperaemia; itchy eyes; blurred vision
- Serious side effects
- corneal perforation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed.
- Age restrictions
- Safety data in children under 3 years old is limited.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.
Precautions and warnings
may delay healing of corneal wounds; remove soft contact lenses before application
Patient summary
Ketorolac eye drops for conjunctivitis and ocular inflammation. As an NSAID, it offers anti-inflammatory action without the use of steroids.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the eye by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase, thereby reducing pain and inflammation associated with ocular conditions.
What you will receive
Acular is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Ketorolac, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.