ACULAR LS vs NOVAMINE 11.4%

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR LS and NOVAMINE 11.4% 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	NOVAMINE 11.4%
Rating	72/100	60/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	AMINO ACIDS AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM ACETATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Hospira
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	—
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular ls novamine 11.4%

Rating

72/100

60/100

Pharmacy pays

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Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

AMINO ACIDS AND MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM ACETATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM ACETATE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Hospira

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

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Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

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Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular Ls or Novamine 11.4%?

By our independent rating, Acular Ls scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Novamine 11.4%. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Acular Ls and Novamine 11.4%?

Acular Ls contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Novamine 11.4% contains Amino Acids and Magnesium Chloride and Potassium Acetate and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Acetate — 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.