KETOCELL LS EYE DROPS
Ketorolac tromethamine 0.4%
Eye Drops
Composition
Ketorolac
tromethamine USP
0.4% w/v
Benzalkonium chloride NF (as
preservative) 0.01%
w/v
Sterile aqueous
vehicle... q.s.
Dosage form
Ophthalmic Solution (Eye drops)
Description
Ketorolac Tromethamine is a non steroidal anti inflammatory drug inhibits the
release of inflammatory mediators.
Indications
Ketorolac ophthalmic solution is indicated for the temporary relief of ocular
itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Ketorolac ophthalmic solution
is also indicated for the treatment of post-operative inflammation. (Ocular
surgery).
Dosage Seasonal
Allergic Conjunctivitis
The recommended dose of ketorolac ophthalmic solution is one drop three times a
day for relief of ocular itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.
Pre operative
One drop 3 times a day 3 days before cataract surgery to prevent any
inflammation & miosis during cataract surgery.
Post-operative inflammation
one drop of ketorolac ophthalmic solution should be applied to the affected
eye(s) four times daily beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery and
continuing through the first 2 weeks of the post-operative period.
Contraindications
Ketorolac ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with previously
demonstrated hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in this formulation.
Warnings & precautions
There is the potential for cross-sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid,
phenylacetic acid derivatives and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.
Adverse effects
The most frequent undesirable effects reported with the use of ketorolac
ophthalmic solution have been transient stinging and burning on instillation.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place. Protect from light.
Presentation
Ketocell LS Eye Drops is available in sterile White LDP bottle of 5ml.
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