If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine. It is particularly important that you tell your doctor if you know you are allergic to an NSAID such as naproxen, diclofenac or ibuprofen, or if you have ever had a bad reaction to aspirin.
If you have a tendency to bleed easily.
If you know you have an eye infection.
If you have sugar diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis.
If you are taking any other medicines or using any other eye drops. This includes any medicines or creams which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.
Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about the eye drops and will also provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you could experience from using them.
Gently apply enough pressure to release one drop into your eye.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before I use Acular (ketorolac ophthalmic)?
What other drugs will affect Acular (ketorolac ophthalmic)?
Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Acular, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Acular. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Acular.