ACULAR vs KERLEDEX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and KERLEDEX 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	KERLEDEX
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$23.85 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	BETAXOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE AND CHLORTHALIDONE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Sanofi Aventis US
Dosage forms	Drops	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 40 hours on average (the label reports a mean half-life of 40 hours after a 50–200 mg dose, and an elimination half-life of 53 hours after 50 mg and 60 hours after 100 mg)
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular kerledex

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

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~$23.85 /30

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

BETAXOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE AND CHLORTHALIDONE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Sanofi Aventis US

Dosage forms

Drops

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

about 40 hours on average (the label reports a mean half-life of 40 hours after a 50–200 mg dose, and an elimination half-life of 53 hours after 50 mg and 60 hours after 100 mg)

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular or Kerledex?

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

What is the difference between Acular and Kerledex?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Kerledex contains Betaxolol Hydrochloride and Chlorthalidone — 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.