ACHROMYCIN vs ACULAR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACHROMYCIN and ACULAR are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ACHROMYCIN	ACULAR
Rating	New	72/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.15 /g	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROCORTISONE AND TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE
Manufacturer	Lederle	Abbvie
Dosage forms	Injectable, Topical	Drops
Drug class	—	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 1.5 hours	about 5 to 6 hours
Treats	—	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

achromycin acular

Rating

New

72/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.15 /g

—

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE AND TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

Manufacturer

Lederle

Abbvie

Dosage forms

Injectable, Topical

Drops

Drug class

—

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 1.5 hours

about 5 to 6 hours

Treats

—

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Achromycin and Acular?

Achromycin contains Hydrocortisone and Tetracycline Hydrochloride, while Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.