ACULAR LS vs HMS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR LS and HMS 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	HMS
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	MEDRYSONE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Allergan
Dosage forms	Drops	Suspension
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	—
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Drug Hypersensitivity, Scleritis

acular ls hms

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

MEDRYSONE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Allergan

Dosage forms

Drops

Suspension

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

—

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Drug Hypersensitivity, Scleritis

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular Ls or Hms?

Acular Ls and Hms are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Acular Ls and Hms?

Acular Ls contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Hms contains Medrysone — 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.