ACULAR vs COLY-MYCIN S

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and COLY-MYCIN S 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	COLY-MYCIN S
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	COLISTIN SULFATE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Parke Davis
Dosage forms	Drops	Suspension, Drops
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	—
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular coly-mycin s

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

COLISTIN SULFATE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Parke Davis

Dosage forms

Drops

Suspension, 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

What is the difference between Acular and Coly-Mycin S?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Coly-Mycin S contains Colistin Sulfate — 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.