ACULAR vs FORTICAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and FORTICAL 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	FORTICAL
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	CALCITONIN SALMON RECOMBINANT
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Upsher Smith Labs
Dosage forms	Drops	Spray/Inhaler, metered
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	—
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular fortical

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

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Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

CALCITONIN SALMON RECOMBINANT

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Upsher Smith Labs

Dosage forms

Drops

Spray/Inhaler, metered

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

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 Fortical?

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

What is the difference between Acular and Fortical?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Fortical contains Calcitonin Salmon Recombinant — 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.