Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic Solution 0.5% | 5ml

Description

• Active Ingredient: Ketorolac Tromethamine 0.5% (5 mg per mL).
• Volume: 5 mL sterile aqueous solution.
• Preservative: Typically contains Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01%.
• National Drug Code (NDC): 42571-137-25 (printed at the top left of the box).
• Classification: Ophthalmic Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID).

• Postoperative Inflammation: Treating swelling, pain, and inflammation in patients who have recently undergone cataract extraction or other ocular surgeries.
• Ocular Allergy Relief: Providing temporary relief from intense ocular itching associated with seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.

• How It Works: It functions by blocking the production of prostaglandins, which are natural substances in the body that mediate ocular pain, swelling, and blood-barrier disruptions.
• Typical Adult Dosing: For allergic itching or post-cataract surgery, the standard dose is usually one drop applied 4 times a day to the affected eye(s).
• Application Gap: If used alongside other eye drops (like antibiotics or glaucoma drops), applications should be spaced at least 5 minutes apart.