ACULAR vs THAM-E

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and THAM-E 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	THAM-E
Rating	72/100	60/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	TROMETHAMINE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Hospira
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	—
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular tham-e

Rating

72/100

60/100

Pharmacy pays

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$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

TROMETHAMINE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM CHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Hospira

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

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Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

—

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular or Tham-E?

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

What is the difference between Acular and Tham-E?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Tham-E contains Tromethamine and Potassium Chloride and Sodium Chloride — 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.