ACULAR vs JANUMET XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and JANUMET XR 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	JANUMET XR
Rating	72/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	~$0.74 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND SITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Msd Sub Merck
Dosage forms	Drops	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 12.4 hours (apparent terminal half-life after a single 100 mg oral dose in healthy volunteers)
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular janumet xr

Rating

72/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

~$0.74 /30

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE AND SITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Msd Sub Merck

Dosage forms

Drops

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

about 12.4 hours (apparent terminal half-life after a single 100 mg oral dose in healthy volunteers)

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Acular and Janumet XR?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Janumet XR contains Metformin Hydrochloride and Sitagliptin Phosphate — 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.