ACULAR vs DEXTROSE 5% IN RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 19, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and DEXTROSE 5% IN RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER 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	DEXTROSE 5% IN RINGER'S IN PLASTIC CONTAINER
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Baxter Hlthcare
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 dextrose 5% in ringer's in plastic container

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Baxter Hlthcare

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 Dextrose 5% in Ringer's in Plastic Container?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Dextrose 5% in Ringer's in Plastic Container contains Calcium Chloride and Dextrose and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride — 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.