General Information On Acular LS
Acular LS is used to provide relieve from eye itching caused by allergies. This drug is also used for reducing ocular stinging, burning, and pain after corneal refractive surgery or cataract surgery. Acular LS is meant for ophthalmic use only.
The generic name of this drug is Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution. It falls under a class of drugs referred to as NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Acular LS reduces eye swelling and pain by inhibiting the production of a chemical called prostaglandins, which causes inflammation.
Ketorolac Tromethamine is the active ingredient in this drug. Acular LS also contains the following excipients: edetate sodium, sodium chloride, purified water, octoxynol 40, and sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid for pH adjustment. The preservative in this ophthalmic solution is benzalkonium chloride.
Side effects of Acular LS
This drug should not be used by patients with a known hypersensitivity to Ketorolac Tromethamine, the active ingredient in Acular LS. A hypersensitive reaction can lead to facial flushing, hives, swelling of the upper face, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, and trouble breathing.
Your doctor may ask you to undergo special tests to evaluate the safety of the drug or adjust the Acular LS dosage if you have certain medical conditions. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have/have had: eye surgeries, dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, bleeding disorder, arthritis, or diabetes.
The most common side effects reported by people who buy Acular LS are: headache, puffy or swollen eyelids, and mild itching, burning, or stinging of the eye(s).
In rare cases, Acular LS may cause the following serious side effects: vision changes, eye pain, increased sensitivity to bright light, severe eye redness, severe itching, and burning or stinging of the eye(s). You must consult your doctor if you experience any of the side effects listed above.
The safety and effectiveness of Acular LS in pregnant and lactating women has not been confirmed. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant during treatment, or breastfeeding a child, consult your doctor before using this ophthalmic solution.
Acular LS may cause vision changes in some cases. Therefore, you should avoid driving during treatment unless you are sure about how you react to this drug.
Dosage of Acular LS
The drug is available as Acular LS 0.4% ophthalmic solution. Your doctor will recommend the correct dose after evaluating your condition and studying your medical history. Usually, one drop of Acular LS 0.4% 4 times a day is the recommended dose.
You should store this drug at 15°-30°C. Do not refrigerate Acular LS ophthalmic solution. The dropper through which the ophthalmic solution is administered is sterilized. Ensure that the dropper does not come in contact with any surface, including your hands or eyes as this may contaminate the dropper and cause an eye infection.
Buy Acular LS from North Drug Store
You can buy Acular LS 0.4% (Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution) in generic as well as branded form from North Drug Store, a reputed International Prescription Service. North Drugstore assures its customers that their orders will be handled only by well contracted qualified pharmacists.
