ACULAR vs PHENERGAN VC W/ CODEINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and PHENERGAN VC W/ CODEINE 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	PHENERGAN VC W/ CODEINE
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$20.54 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Ani Pharms
Dosage forms	Drops	Syrup
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 9 to 16 hours
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular phenergan vc w/ codeine

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$20.54 /30

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

CODEINE PHOSPHATE AND PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Ani Pharms

Dosage forms

Drops

Syrup

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

about 9 to 16 hours

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular or Phenergan Vc W/ Codeine?

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

What is the difference between Acular and Phenergan Vc W/ Codeine?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Phenergan Vc W/ Codeine contains Codeine Phosphate and Promethazine Hydrochloride and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride — 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.