Acular LS
| Acular LS | |
|---|---|
| DOSAGE | Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis: 1 gtt QID for ocular itching |
| Post-Op Inflammation: 1 gtt QID in operated eye (or PRN for pain/burning/stinging) x 4 days | |
| GENERIC | ketorolac tromethamin 0.5% |
| SIZE | 5mL |
| INDICATIONS | ACULAR LS® ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of ocular pain and burning/stinging following corneal refractive surgery. |
| MECHANISM OF ACTION | NSAID (Non-selective COX inhibitor) |
| MICROBIOLOGY | Ketorolac tromethamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug which, when administered systemically, has demonstrated analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pyretic activity. The mechanism of its action is thought to be due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis. |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS | Delayed Healing, Epithelial breakdown, corneal thinning, corneal erosion, corneal ulceration or corneal perforation possible in susceptible patients. |
| Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation. Possible cross-sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, phenylacetic acid derivatives, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. | |
| PEDIATRIC USE | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients below the age of 3 have not been established. |
| PREGNANCY | There are no adequate or well-controlled studies with ACULAR LS® in pregnant women. No evidence of teratogenicity has been observed in rats or rabbits with ACULAR LS® at clinically relevant doses. |
| NOTE | Typically used instead of pressure patch and cycloplegia to control pain of corneal abrasion. |
| All topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may slow or delay healing. Remove Contact lens prior to use | |
| Acular LS 0.40% LS: "LS" = Low Strength reformulation to reduce sting, compared to Acular 0.50% | |