Acular Eyedrops (Ketorolac)

Description
Acular (ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution) 0.4% is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye drop used to treat inflammation after cataract surgery and to alleviate itching caused by seasonal allergies.

Directions
Use Acular eye drops as directed by your doctor. Reach out to your doctor or pharmacist with any questions or concerns you may have about the medication.

Acular eye drops dosage

For inflammation after cataract surgery: The recommended dose is to place one drop into the affected eye(s) four times a day, beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery. Continue treatment for 2 weeks after cataract surgery.

For itching caused by seasonal allergies: The recommended dose is to place one drop into the affected eye(s) four times a day.

Ingredients
Ketorolac tromethamine is the active ingredient in Acular eye drops.

Contraindications
Do not use Acular eye drops if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Cautions
Before you start using Acular eye drops, tell your doctor about:

• All the medications you take, including other eye drops or ointments
• Your allergies
• Your medical history and current health problems
• Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
• Acular eye drops can prolong healing.
• Acular eye drops can cause hypersensitivity or cross-sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, phenylacetic acid derivatives, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
• Acular eye drops can prolong bleeding time.
• Acular eye drops can cause keratitis and other corneal effects.

Side Effects
Common side effects caused by Acular eye drops include stinging and burning after instilling the drops. Contact your doctor right away if you develop side effects that bother you or will not resolve.