Acular LS (Ketorolac Tromethamine) and/or alternatives

General Information On Acular LS

Acular LS is used for relieving itching in the eyes caused due to seasonal allergies. Its generic name is Ketorolac, and it falls under the category of NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It is an ophthalmic solution which works by blocking natural substances in the body that cause swelling and pain. This drug can also be used for relieving eye pain, swelling or burning after a corrective eye surgery, such as corneal refractive surgery or cataract surgery.

Side Effects for Acular LS

Mild itching, stinging or burning, headache, and puffy or swollen eyelids are commonly experienced by those using Acular LS. These side effects are easily manageable and subside within a few days as your body gets adjusted to the drug. However, you should immediately tell your doctor if you suffer from severe burning, stinging or itching in the eyes, eye pain, watering or redness, vision changes, white patches on the eyes, draining from the eyes, crusting, or increased light sensitivity.

You should discontinue using Acular LS if you develop an allergic reaction to it. Symptoms of an allergic reaction are hives or rashes all over the body, severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, or swelling on the face, throat, tongue or lips.

Precautions

You should not buy Acular LS if you have an allergy to Ketorolac or to any other NSAID. You should also inform your doctor if you have diabetes, arthritis, aspirin sensitive asthma, dry eye syndrome, nasal polyps, glaucoma or blood clotting or a bleeding disorder, or if you underwent an eye surgery recently. You may have unclear or unstable vision for a few minutes immediately after applying the eye drops. Therefore, you should not perform activities that require clear vision, such as driving a vehicle or operating a machine. Pregnant women can use this medicine only during the first 2 trimesters. However, using it in the last trimester can harm the unborn baby. Breastfeeding mothers should also use this drug with caution, as its safe use has not been confirmed under such conditions.

Before you apply Acular LS eye drops, you must remove your contact lenses if you are wearing any. Do not re-insert them for at least 15 minutes. Keep the tip of the drop away from any surface, even your eyes and hands. If the tip gets contaminated, can worsen your condition or lead to other serious infections.

Acular LS Dosage

Acular LS 0.40% eye drops is available in 5ml bottles. You will be advised to use one drop in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day. If you are using Acular LS for relieving pain or burning after an eye surgery, you will need to use it for 4 days after that. As far as its storage is concerned, you should store it at 15ºC to 25ºC.

Interactions

Acular LS can be safely used with other ophthalmic medicines, including carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, beta blockers, antibiotics, mydraitics, and cycloplegics. However, you should not buy Acular LS if you have an allergy to NSAIDs or if you are already taking aspirin, either in an oral or injection form. Let your doctor know about all medications you are currently taking, especially any other eye drops or eye ointments.

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