ACULAR vs NEODECADRON

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 12, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and NEODECADRON 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	NEODECADRON
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.23 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND NEOMYCIN SULFATE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Merck
Dosage forms	Drops	Drops, Topical
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 4 hours
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular neodecadron

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.23 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE AND NEOMYCIN SULFATE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Merck

Dosage forms

Drops

Drops, Topical

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

about 4 hours

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular or Neodecadron?

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

What is the difference between Acular and Neodecadron?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Neodecadron contains Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Neomycin Sulfate — 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.