Acular
Ketorolac 0.4% eye drops, used for conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation and short-term ocular pain. An NSAID that blocks prostaglandin synthesis in the eye.
- 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
- 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 0.4% eye drops, used for conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation and short-term ocular pain. An NSAID that blocks prostaglandin synthesis in the eye.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the eye by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase, thereby reducing pain and inflammation associated with ocular conditions.
Acular contains ketorolac, a frequent choice for managing conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation, and the short-term management of acute pain. This formulation is also sold under the name Acrovail and is supplied in a 0.4% bottle format. This product is frequently selected to address persistent eye discomfort where inflammation requires specific clinical attention.
Buying Acular online
For expats and residents living away from a well-stocked pharmacy, ordering this treatment online offers a reliable way to maintain a consistent supply.
What you will receive
Acular is the originator brand name, made by AbbVie. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AbbVie and do not ship the original Acular.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ketorolac) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.