ACULAR LS vs DECADRON W/ XYLOCAINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 16, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR LS and DECADRON W/ XYLOCAINE 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	ACULAR LS	DECADRON W/ XYLOCAINE
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.23 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Merck
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 4 hours
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular ls decadron w/ xylocaine

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.23 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Merck

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

about 4 hours

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular Ls or Decadron W/ Xylocaine?

By our independent rating, Acular Ls scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Decadron W/ Xylocaine. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Acular Ls and Decadron W/ Xylocaine?

Acular Ls contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Decadron W/ Xylocaine contains Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Lidocaine Hydrochloride — 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.