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Ketorolac ophthalmic is used to treat itchy eyes caused by allergies. It also is used to treat swelling and redness (inflammation) that can occur after cataract surgery. Ketorolac ophthalmic is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It works by stopping the release of substances that cause allergy symptoms and inflammation.

If you are using ketorolac eyedrops,

tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to ketorolac ophthalmic, aspirin, or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin); aspirin; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, such as celexocib (Celebrex), diclofenec (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail), ketorolac (Toradol), meclofenamate, mefenamic (Ponstel), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), oxaprozin (Daypro), Piroxicam (Feldene), refecoxib (Vioxx), sulindac (Clinoril), and tolmetin (Tolectin); and vitamins or herbal products.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, kidney, or liver disease or bleeding problems.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
tell your doctor if you wear soft contact lenses. You should not use ketorolac ophthalmic while wearing your soft contact lenses.
use caution when driving or operating machinery because your vision may be blurred after inserting the drops.
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down at all times to prevent drops from flowing back into the bottle and contaminating the remaining contents.
Lie down or tilt your head back.
Holding the bottle between your thumb and index finger, place the dropper tip as near as possible to your eyelid without touching it.
Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your cheek or nose.
With the index finger of your other hand, pull the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket.
Drop the prescribed number of drops into the pocket made by the lower lid and the eye. Placing drops on the surface of the eyeball can cause stinging.
Close your eye and press lightly against the lower lid with your finger for 2 - 3 minutes to keep the medication in the eye. Do not blink.
Replace and tighten the cap right away. Do not wipe or rinse it off.
Wipe off any excess liquid from your cheek with a clean tissue. Wash your hands again.

Although side effects from ketorolac ophthalmic are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

stinging and burning of the eyes
blurry vision
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using ketorolac ophthalmic and call your doctor immediately:

redness or swelling of eyes, lips, tongue, or skin
infection in or around the eye
skin rash, hives, or skin changes
difficulty breathing or swallowing

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.

This medicine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent used to treat itchy eyes and swelling caused by seasonal allergies. It also may be used to relieve eye swelling following cataract surgery.

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

If you are using ketorolac eyedrops,

tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to ketorolac ophthalmic, aspirin, or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin); aspirin; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, such as celexocib (Celebrex), diclofenec (Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), fenoprofen (Nalfon), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail), ketorolac (Toradol), meclofenamate, mefenamic (Ponstel), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), oxaprozin (Daypro), Piroxicam (Feldene), refecoxib (Vioxx), sulindac (Clinoril), and tolmetin (Tolectin); and vitamins or herbal products.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, kidney, or liver disease or bleeding problems.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
tell your doctor if you wear soft contact lenses. You should not use ketorolac ophthalmic while wearing your soft contact lenses.
use caution when driving or operating machinery because your vision may be blurred after inserting the drops.