Acular Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on June 8, 2020.

Generic name: Ketorolac Tromethamine 5mg in 1mL
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution

Recommended Dosing

Patient Dosing

The recommended dose of ACULAR® ophthalmic solution is one drop four times a day to the affected eye(s) for relief of ocular itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.

For the treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction, one drop of ACULAR® ophthalmic solution should be applied to the affected eye four times daily beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery and continuing through the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period.

Use with Other Topical Ophthalmic Medications

ACULAR® ophthalmic solution has been safely administered in conjunction with other ophthalmic medications such as antibiotics, alpha-agonists, beta blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, cycloplegics, and mydriatics. Drops should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.