ACULAR LS vs POVAN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

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

acular ls povan

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

PYRVINIUM PAMOATE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Parke Davis

Dosage forms

Drops

Tablet, Suspension

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

—

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Acular Ls and Povan?

Acular Ls contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Povan contains Pyrvinium Pamoate — 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.