ACULAR vs BAROS

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and BAROS 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	BAROS
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.17 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	SODIUM BICARBONATE AND TARTARIC ACID
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Mallinckrodt
Dosage forms	Drops	Powder, effervescent
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	—
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular baros

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

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$0.17 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

SODIUM BICARBONATE AND TARTARIC ACID

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Mallinckrodt

Dosage forms

Drops

Powder, effervescent

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

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Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

—

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular or Baros?

By our independent rating, Acular scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Baros. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Acular and Baros?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Baros contains Sodium Bicarbonate and Tartaric Acid — 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.