- Brand Name : Acular
- Drug Class : Ophthalmic NSAIDs
- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Ketorolac Ophthalmic and How Does It Work?
Ketorolac Ophthalmic is a prescription medication used for the treatment of Allergic Conjunctivitis, Pain, Inflammation, Burning, and Stinging of the Eye after surgery or as caused by seasonal allergies.
What Are Dosages of Ketorolac Ophthalmic?
Adult and pediatric dosage
Ophthalmic solution
- 0.4 % (Ocular LS)
- 0.45 % (Acuvail)
- 0.5 % (Acular)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Adult dosage
- Acular: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 6 hours
Pediatric dosage
- Children below 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
- Children above 2 years: Instill 1 drop in affected eye(s) every 6 hours (Acular)
Ocular Pain & Inflammation
Adult dosage
- Acuvail: Instill 1 drop to the affected eye(s) twice daily beginning 1 day before surgery and on the day of surgery and continue through the first 2 weeks postoperatively
- Acular: Instill 1 in the affected eye(s) four times daily starting 24 hours after surgery and continuing up to 4 days after surgery
Pediatric dosage
- Children below 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
- Children above 2 years: Instill 1 drop (Acular) in the affected eye(s) every 6 hours starting 24 hours after surgery and continue through the first 2 weeks postoperatively
Ocular Pain & Burning/Stinging
Adult dosage
- Acular LS: Instill 1 drop in the operated eye or as needed for up to 4 days postoperatively
Pediatric dosage
- Children 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
- Children above 2 years: Instill 1 drop (Acular LS) in the operated eye or as needed for up to 4 days postoperatively
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
- See “Dosages”