Ketorolac (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Acular

Proper Use of This Medicine

To use:

• First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.
• If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eye properly, use another drop.
• To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed.

Dosing - The dose of ophthalmic ketorolac will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of ophthalmic ketorolac. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For ophthalmic solution (eye drops) dosage form:
  • For itching of the eye
    • Adults - Use one drop in each eye four times a day for up to one week or as directed by your doctor.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For inflammation of the eye following cataract surgery
    • Adults - Use one drop in the affected eye(s) four times a day beginning twenty-four hours after surgery and continuing for two weeks.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.