ACULAR vs TALWIN NX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 20, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and TALWIN NX 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	TALWIN NX
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$4.38 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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	30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular talwin nx

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$4.38 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND PENTAZOCINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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

30 to 81 minutes (mean 64 ± 12 minutes)

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular or Talwin Nx?

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

What is the difference between Acular and Talwin Nx?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Talwin Nx contains Naloxone Hydrochloride and Pentazocine 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.