ACULAR vs CITANEST FORTE DENTAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and CITANEST FORTE DENTAL 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	CITANEST FORTE DENTAL
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$3898.29 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	EPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE AND PRILOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Dentsply Pharm
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	—
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular citanest forte dental

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$3898.29 /30

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

EPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE AND PRILOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Dentsply Pharm

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

—

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

—

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Acular and Citanest Forte Dental?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Citanest Forte Dental contains Epinephrine Bitartrate and Prilocaine 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.