Before using ketorolac ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you
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an eye infection;
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a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder;
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a stomach ulcer.
You may not be able to use ketorolac ophthalmic, or you may require special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Ketorolac ophthalmic is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether ketorolac ophthalmic will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether ketorolac ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use ketorolac ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Use ketorolac ophthalmic exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Wash your hands before using the eyedrops.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying ketorolac ophthalmic. Ask your doctor if contact lenses can be reinserted after application of the medication.
To apply the eyedrops:
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Tilt the head back slightly and pull down on the lower eyelid. Position the dropper above the eye. Look up and away from the dropper. Squeeze out a drop and close the eye. Apply gentle pressure to the inside corner of the eye (near the nose) for about 1 minute to prevent the liquid from draining down the tear duct. If you are using more than one drop in the same eye, repeat the process with about 5 minutes between drops. Repeat the process in the other eye if prescribed.
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.
Do not use any eyedrop that is discolored or has particles in it.
It is important to use ketorolac ophthalmic regularly to get the most benefit.
Store ketorolac ophthalmic at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle properly capped.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next regularly schedule dose as directed.
Serious side effects are not expected to occur with the use of this medication.
Some eye burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness or sensitivity to light may occur. Continue to use ketorolac ophthalmic and talk to your doctor about any side effects that you experience.
Notify your doctor as soon as possible if you develop symptoms of an eye infection, such as redness or itching along with discharge or drainage, lid crusting, or lid swelling.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.
Apply light pressure to the inside corner of the eye (near the nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down the tear duct.
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Ketorolac ophthalmic may cause blurred vision. If you experience blurred vision, avoid these activities.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying ketorolac ophthalmic. Ask your doctor if contact lenses can be reinserted after application of the medication.
Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with ketorolac ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with ketorolac ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with ketorolac ophthalmic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
An overdose of this medication is unlikely to threaten life. If you suspect an overdose or if the drops have been ingested, call an emergency room or poison control center for advice.