ACULAR vs CIPROFLOXACIN EXTENDED RELEASE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and CIPROFLOXACIN EXTENDED RELEASE 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	CIPROFLOXACIN EXTENDED RELEASE
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$3.71 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	CIPROFLOXACIN AND CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Dr Reddys
Dosage forms	Drops	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 4 hours
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular ciprofloxacin extended release

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$3.71 /30

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

CIPROFLOXACIN AND CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Dr Reddys

Dosage forms

Drops

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

about 4 hours

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Acular and Ciprofloxacin Extended Release?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Ciprofloxacin Extended Release contains Ciprofloxacin and Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride — 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.