ACULAR vs ACULAR PRESERVATIVE FREE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Attribute	ACULAR	ACULAR PRESERVATIVE FREE
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Allergan
Dosage forms	Drops	Drops
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 5 to 6 hours
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

acular acular preservative free

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Allergan

Dosage forms

Drops

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular or Acular Preservative Free?

Acular and Acular Preservative Free are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Acular and Acular Preservative Free?

Both Acular and Acular Preservative Free share the active ingredient Ketorolac Tromethamine.

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.