ACULAR vs POLY-PRED

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and POLY-PRED 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	POLY-PRED
Rating	72/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$25.36 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	NEOMYCIN SULFATE AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE AND PREDNISOLONE ACETATE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Allergan
Dosage forms	Drops	Drops
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	2 to 4 hours
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular poly-pred

Rating

72/100

Pharmacy pays

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~$25.36 /30

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

NEOMYCIN SULFATE AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE AND PREDNISOLONE ACETATE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Allergan

Dosage forms

Drops

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

2 to 4 hours

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular or Poly-Pred?

Acular and Poly-Pred are tied at 3.6 out of 5 by our independent rating.

What is the difference between Acular and Poly-Pred?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Poly-Pred contains Neomycin Sulfate and Polymyxin B Sulfate and Prednisolone Acetate — 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.