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ACULAR OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION 0.5%

Prescription Only
Drug type: Therapeutic
ATC code: S01BC05
Dosage form: SOLUTION
Route of administration: OPHTHALMIC
Active ingredient: KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE; KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

ACULAR® ophthalmic solution is indicated for the temporary relief of ocular itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. ACULAR® is also indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

ACULAR® ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended dose of ACULAR® ophthalmic solution is one drop (0.25 mg) four times a day 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(s) four times daily beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery and continuing through the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period.

Registrant
ABBVIE PTE. LTD.
Approval Date
1999-10-11
Approval Number
SIN11189P
Manufacturer
ALLERGAN PHARMACEUTICALS IRELAND
Licence Holder
ABBVIE PTE. LTD.