Ketorolac Ophthalmic Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Corneal Refractive Surgery

Corneal refractive surgery: 1 drop of the 0.4% solution into the affected eye(s) 4 times a day for up to 4 days.

Incisional refractive surgery: 1 drop of the 0.5% preservative-free solution into the affected eye(s) 4 times a day for up to 3 days.

Usual Adult Dose for Postoperative Ocular Inflammation

Post-cataract surgery:
1 drop of the 0.5% solution into the affected eye(s) 4 times a day, beginning 24 hours after surgery and continuing for up to 14 days.
or
1 drop of the 0.45% solution into the affected eye(s) twice daily beginning 1 day prior to cataract surgery, and continued through the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period.

Usual Adult Dose for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis

1 drop of the 0.5% solution into the affected eye(s) 4 times a day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Corneal Refractive Surgery

3 years or older:
Corneal refractive surgery: 1 drop of the 0.4% solution into the affected eye(s) 4 times a day for up to 4 days.

Incisional refractive surgery: 1 drop of the 0.5% preservative-free solution into the affected eye(s) 4 times a day for up to 3 days.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Postoperative Ocular Inflammation

12 to 18 years:
Post-cataract surgery: 1 drop of the 0.5% solution into the affected eye(s) 4 times a day, beginning 24 hours after surgery and continuing for up to 14 days.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis

12 to 18 years: 1 drop of the 0.5% solution into the affected eye(s) 4 times a day.

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

Do not use while wearing contact lenses due to benzalkonium chloride preservative.

To avoid contamination, avoid allowing the tip of the container to contact the eye, eyelid, fingers or any other surface.

Wait at least 5 minutes before instilling other eyedrops.

Dialysis

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