ACULAR vs CALCIMAR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 13, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and CALCIMAR 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	CALCIMAR
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	CALCITONIN SALMON
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Calcitonin
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	—
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular calcimar

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

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Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

CALCITONIN SALMON

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Calcitonin

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 Calcimar?

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

What is the difference between Acular and Calcimar?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Calcimar contains Calcitonin Salmon — 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.