Salient Features of Acular Eye Drops

• Acular Eye Drops contains an active ingredient called Ketorolac tromethamine, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Therefore, it is an efficient anti-inflammatory agent.
• Acular Eye Drops contain the medicine that helps to palliate inflammation of the eye, itching or irritation in the eye, and relieves stinging sensation. It quickly treats conjunctivitis.
• This eye care drug helps to eliminate eye irritation caused by eye surgery such as corneal surgery or removing the cataract.
• As Acular Eye Drops is anti-inflammatory. It is efficient in palliating severe pain in the eye.

Acular Eye Drops vs. Ketorolac

The generic name of Acular Eye Drops is Ketorolac. The active ingredient Ketorolac tromethamine is present in both versions. It belongs to the category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Both the versions are the same in terms of mechanism, side effects, safety measures, warnings, and contraindications. However, the only difference in both versions is its price. The generic Acular Eye Drops (Ketorolac) is available at an affordable price than the branded drug.

Working of Acular Eye Drops

Acular Eye Drops helps to palliate inflammation and pain in the eye caused by seasonal allergies. This ophthalmic solution effectively works to palliate eye inflammation and irritation after eye surgery. Ketorolac is the Generic name of Acular Eye Drops that efficiently works by acting on specific hormones and chemicals at a cellular level that results in swelling and pain. The Acular Eye Drops works to inhibit the inflammation causing agents.

Usage and Precautions

Before using Acular Eye Drops, remove the seal on the bottle. Do not use the solution if the seal is broken.

• First, wash your hands with soap thoroughly. Remove makeup as well as remove contact lenses. Read the leaflet carefully and understand the directions of using this ophthalmic solution or follow your doctor’s guidance.
• Take away the lid.
• Tilt-back your head a little and look upwards. Pull your lower eyelid downwards gently; it will create a pouch shape.
• Place Acular Eye Drops bottle right above your eyes; avoid touching the tip to the eye.
• Gently press the bottle with the help of your thumb, index, and forefinger. Carefully release a drop in the pouch of your lower eyelid.
• Close your eye for one to two minutes. Avoid fluttering or rubbing your eyes.
• Before using Acular Eye Drops, make sure you inform your doctor if you have any allergy to a specific drug, food, or preservative.
• Tell him if you are taking other prescription drugs. Especially those that cause bleeding. Also, tell him if you have a history of asthma.
• Additionally, if you have any health disorder such as diabetes, or if you have undergone any eye surgery.
• Acular Eye Drops are not recommended to pregnant as well as breastfeeding women.

Possible Side Effects

• Headache
• Itching
• Blurry vision
• Infection in the surrounding of the eye
• Inflammation of the front layer of the eye
• Conjunctivitis

Contraindications

One should not use Acular Eye Drops in conditions like:

• Individuals who are allergic to Ketorolac tromethamine or other inactive ingredients of the eye solution.
• People who are allergic to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) such as aspirin.
• If the protective seal under the cap is broken or cracked
• The bottle/packaging shows signs of fiddling
• The product bottle does not look authentic
• The expiry date on the bottle has passed

In case; if you miss a dose, you can complete the dosage when you remember. Avoid using the missed dose if it is close to the next scheduled dose timing. Do not double the dosage.

There is no need to worry. An overdose of an eye care solution is not presumed to be risky. Seek emergency medical care if you accidentally swallow the solution.

While using Acular Eye Drops, avoid using contact lenses and makeup. For more information, you may consult your doctor.

It is uncommon that Acular Eye Drops react with other oral drugs or intravenous drugs. Tell each of the healthcare experts regarding the medicines that you ate taking, such as prescription, OTC, and health supplements.

Tell your doctor if you experience any unusual adverse side effects such as eye discharge, vision changes, corneal ulcer, eye inflammation, bleeding inside the eye, etc.