ACULAR vs OCL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and OCL 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	OCL
Rating	72/100	60/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$1.11 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM SULFATE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Hospira
Dosage forms	Drops	Solution
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	—
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular ocl

Rating

72/100

60/100

Pharmacy pays

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$1.11 /g

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3350 AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BICARBONATE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM SULFATE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Hospira

Dosage forms

Drops

Solution

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

—

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular or Ocl?

By our independent rating, Acular scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.0 out of 5 for Ocl. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Acular and Ocl?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Ocl contains Polyethylene Glycol 3350 and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Chloride and Sodium 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.