ACULAR vs IVADANTIN

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and IVADANTIN 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	IVADANTIN
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$2.11 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	NITROFURANTOIN SODIUM
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Procter and Gamble
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	Nitrofuran Antibacterial
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 20 minutes (roughly 0.3 hours) for the parent drug in adults with normal kidney function
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular ivadantin

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

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$2.11 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

NITROFURANTOIN SODIUM

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Procter and Gamble

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Nitrofuran Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

about 20 minutes (roughly 0.3 hours) for the parent drug in adults with normal kidney function

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Acular and Ivadantin?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Ivadantin contains Nitrofurantoin Sodium — 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.