Ketorolac (Acular)

Acular is an ophthalmic anti-inflammatory medication that acts to relieve pain, itching and watery eyes caused by allergic conjunctivitis.

This medicine can also be found in pharmacies under the name Cetrolac and is produced by the Allergan laboratory, requiring a medical prescription.

Price

Each package costs on average 45 reais.

Indications

The use of Acular should be indicated in the case of allergic conjunctivitis, causing symptoms such as reduced pain, foreign body sensation in the eyes, burning and watery eyes after refractive corneal surgery and sensitivity to light.

How to use

Acular is for ophthalmic use and should be applied directly to the eye.Its use can be made by adults and teenagers, applying 1 drop in each eye, 4 times a day.

Side effects

Acular can cause poor digestion, gastrointestinal pain, nausea and headache.

Contraindications

The use of this medicine is contraindicated during pregnancy, allergy to ketorolac, acetylsalicylic acid, ASA or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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