ACULAR vs ULTRACET

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

Possible drug interaction. ACULAR and ULTRACET 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	ULTRACET
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.03 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE	ACETAMINOPHEN AND TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Abbvie	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Drops	Tablet
Drug class	Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 5 to 6 hours	about 6 hours (mean terminal elimination half-life of tramadol in healthy adults)
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain	—

acular ultracet

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.03 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE

ACETAMINOPHEN AND TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Abbvie

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Drops

Tablet

Drug class

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug

—

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 5 to 6 hours

about 6 hours (mean terminal elimination half-life of tramadol in healthy adults)

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Inflammation, Pain

—

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Acular or Ultracet?

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

What is the difference between Acular and Ultracet?

Acular contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, while Ultracet contains Acetaminophen and Tramadol 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.