Ketorol 10 mg 5 mL Eye Drop

Ketorol 10 mg 5 mL Eye Drop is a ketorolac eye drop used to reduce eye pain and inflammation. Each 5 mL bottle contains ketorolac at a 10 mg strength, delivering an NSAID medicine directly to the eye. It is commonly prescribed after eye surgery or for short-term eye inflammation when a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory eye drop is needed.

How it works: Ketorolac blocks chemicals in the body called prostaglandins that trigger pain, swelling, and redness. When used as Ketorol 10 mg 5 mL Eye Drop, it works right where the inflammation is in the eye, helping calm irritation with less whole-body exposure than an oral NSAID.

Ketorol 10 mg 5 mL Eye Drop is a full-strength ketorolac ophthalmic preparation, so it is not a gentle over-the-counter style eye drop. A doctor may choose this strength when short-term, targeted eye anti-inflammatory treatment is needed and a faster local effect is preferred over oral pain medicine. It is meant for people whose eyes have been examined and whose treatment plan specifically calls for ketorolac eye drops.

• Post-operative eye pain and inflammation
• Redness and swelling after eye procedures
• Short-term treatment of ocular inflammation
• Doctor-directed relief of eye discomfort

• Use exactly as your eye doctor prescribed; do not change the dose on your own.
• Wash your hands before putting in Ketorol 10 mg 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, eyelid, or any surface.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and ask your doctor when to put them back in.
• After instilling the drop, close your eye gently and press the inner corner for 1 to 2 minutes if your doctor advised this.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait several minutes between products unless your prescriber gave different instructions.

Each dose of Ketorol 10 mg 5 mL Eye Drop provides ketorolac 10 mg per mL in this ophthalmic solution format, and the exact number of drops depends on the prescription instructions. It is usually used only for a short course, often several times a day, but the dosing schedule and maximum daily use are decided by the prescriber based on your eye condition and surgery type. Do not use more often or longer than directed, because higher or longer use can raise the risk of eye irritation and delayed healing.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ketorolac may include:

• Temporary burning or stinging after the drop goes in
• Mild eye irritation or discomfort
• Itchy eyes
• Blurred vision right after dosing
• Watery eyes
• Headache
• Light sensitivity

• Do not use Ketorol 10 mg 5 mL Eye Drop if you have had an allergic reaction to ketorolac, aspirin, or other NSAIDs.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma, a history of NSAID-sensitive reactions, or severe allergies.
• Use caution if you have a bleeding disorder or are taking medicines that increase bleeding risk.
• Do not wear contact lenses unless your eye doctor says it is okay.
• This medicine can temporarily blur vision, so be careful driving or using machinery right after instilling the drops.
• Use only for the prescribed short term; long-term eye NSAID use can slow healing or raise complication risk.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding before using this eye drop.

• Other NSAID medicines such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, or rivaroxaban
• Other eye drops or ophthalmic medicines used at the same time
• Steroid medicines if your eye doctor wants you monitored closely

Store Ketorol 10 mg 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from excessive heat and freezing; keep out of reach of children.