ACULAR LS vs METAGLIP

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 21, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR LS and METAGLIP 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	METAGLIP
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$1.42 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Bristol Myers Squibb
Dosage forms	Drops	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular ls metaglip

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$1.42 /30

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

GLIPIZIDE AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Bristol Myers Squibb

Dosage forms

Drops

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

about 6.2 hours (plasma elimination half-life in adults with normal kidney function)

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular Ls or Metaglip?

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

What is the difference between Acular Ls and Metaglip?

Acular Ls contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Metaglip contains Glipizide and Metformin 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.