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Acular LS Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Acular LS Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ACULAR LS (ketorolac tromethamine) Structural Formula Illustration

ACULAR LS™ (ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution) ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of ocular pain and burning/stinging following corneal refractive surgery.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Acular LS Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • severe burning, stinging, or itching of your eyes;
  • eye pain, redness, or watering;
  • vision changes, increased sensitivity to light;
  • white patches on your eyes; or
  • crusting or drainage from your eyes.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • mild burning, stinging, ...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Acular LS Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to relieve eye pain, burning, and stinging following a certain type of corrective eye surgery (corneal refractive surgery). Ketorolac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by blocking certain natural substances in your body to reduce pain and swelling.

HOW TO USE: Apply this medication to the operated eye(s), usually 4 times daily as needed or as directed by your doctor.

To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or ...

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Acular LS - User Reviews

Acular LS User Reviews

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