Acular
Warnings
What may interact with Acular?
-corticosteroid eye drops or ointments such as dexamethasone
-medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
Do not use any other eye products without asking your doctor or health care professional.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Acular?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bleeding problems
-contact lenses
-diabetes mellitus
-dry eye syndrome, other eye problems, or recent eye surgery
-an unusual or allergic reaction to ketorolac, aspirin, other NSAIDs, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Acular?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your eye symptoms do not get better within 2 to 3 days. Do not use for longer than directed by your doctor or health care professional.
You should not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine, unless your doctor or health care professional tells you to.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store this medicine at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light.
If single-use vials are supplied in foil pouches, store vials in the pouch with the pouch ends closed. For standard size vials, throw away any unused eye solution one month after opening. For smaller, single-use vials, throw away each vial after use.
Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, ask your pharmacist or health care provider how to get rid of this medicine safely.
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