Acular
Developed to alleviate ocular inflammation to support vision healing.
Acular details
- Alternative names
- Acrovail
- Therapeutic class
- Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory
- Pharmacological class
- NSAID
- Known off-label uses
- post-operative ocular pain
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to NSAIDs; history of asthma triggered by aspirin
- Minor side effects
- transient stinging; burning
- Moderate side effects
- ocular hyperaemia; itchy eyes; blurred vision
- Serious side effects
- corneal perforation, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Patient summary
- Developed to alleviate ocular inflammation to support vision healing.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature. Keep bottle tightly closed.
- Age restrictions
- Safety data in children under 3 years old is limited.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: consult your doctor. Breastfeeding: caution advised.
Precautions and warnings
may delay healing of corneal wounds; remove soft contact lenses before application
Mechanism of action
Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the eye by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase, thereby reducing pain and inflammation associated with ocular conditions.
What you will receive
Acular is the originator brand name, made by AbbVie. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with AbbVie and do not ship the original Acular.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Ketorolac) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Acular
Acular contains ketorolac, a frequent choice for managing conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation, and the short-term management of acute pain. This formulation is also sold under the name Acrovail and is supplied in a 0.4% bottle format. This product is frequently selected to address persistent eye discomfort where inflammation requires specific clinical attention.
Buying Acular online
Acular is registered across 14 markets, including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. For expats and residents living away from a well-stocked pharmacy, ordering this treatment online offers a reliable way to maintain a consistent supply. Generic ketorolac is often more affordable than the original brand, making this medication one of the more commonly ordered options for managing eye inflammation across the region.