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Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL Solution, 3 mL

by Micro Labs Limited · 3 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42571-137-31)
NDC 42571-0137-31
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 42571-137-31 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains3 mL Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $2.30/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →
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Other active recalls for Ketorolac Tromethamine (different manufacturers) — 3 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Oct 1, 2025 — Presence of Particulate Matter: Particulate matter identified as glass (Aspiro Pharma Limited) · FDA recall D-0036-2026
Class II · Sep 5, 2025 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility; atypical weight loss due to improper bottle sealing leading to potential sterility concerns (Apotex Corp.) · FDA recall D-0677-2025
Class II · May 28, 2025 — Lack of Assurance of Sterility (Apotex Corp.) · FDA recall D-0494-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 42571-137-31
Product NDC 42571-137
11-digit billing NDC 42571013731
RxCUI 860107
UNII 4EVE5946BQ
UPC 0342571137311
Application # ANDA203410
SPL Set ID 631c2c31-cd4f-4a17-85c6-be96746a753e
Established class (EPC) Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor; Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
Mechanism of action Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Chemical class Non-Steroidal
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2019-06-03
Route OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form SOLUTION
Substance KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE
GPI-14 86805035102020
GPI class Ketorolac Tromethamine
GCN Seq No 019067
GCN 52700
HICL code 005175
Ingredient (HICL) Ketorolac Tromethamine
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Ophthalmic Preparations
HIC3 code Q6P
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Eye Anti-Inflammatory Agents
AHFS code 28:08.04.04
AHFS class Reversible Cox-1/Cox-2 Inhibitors
FDB label name KETOROLAC 0.5% OPHTH SOLUTION
FDB brand name Ketorolac Tromethamine
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AT · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 42571-137-31 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 42571-0137-31. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug class.

Pharmacologic class Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug, Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor
Drug family (ATC) Sympathomimetics excl. antiglaucoma preparations, Acetic acid derivatives and related substances, Antiinflammatory agents, non-steroids
How it works Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerMicro Labs Limited
Application holderMICRO LABS LTD INDIA
FDA applicationANDA203410 (ANDA)
Labeler code42571
First marketedJun 2019
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio190 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name KETOROLAC 0.5% OPHTH SOLUTION Ingredient Ketorolac Tromethamine
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Ketorolac Tromethamine may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII F5UM2KM3W7
    Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
  • UNII 7FLD91C86K
    Edetate disodium is a chemical compound that binds and removes certain metal ions. In medicines, it acts as a preservative and stabilizer by preventing metals like calcium from interfering with the product's shelf life and consistency.
  • UNII QTT17582CB
    A strong acid used to adjust and maintain the proper pH level in liquid medicines, ensuring stability and preventing breakdown of active ingredients.
  • UNII 9T1C662FKS
    A synthetic detergent and emulsifier derived from octylphenol. It helps blend water and oil-based ingredients together and improves how the medicine disperses in the body, commonly used in injectable and topical formulations.
  • UNII 451W47IQ8X
    Sodium chloride is common table salt. It's used in medicines as a buffer to maintain proper pH, as a filler to add bulk, or to adjust the osmotic balance in liquid formulations.
  • UNII 55X04QC32I
    A strong alkaline chemical used to adjust and maintain the pH balance of liquid medicines. It helps keep the medicine stable and ensures it stays effective during storage.
  • UNII 059QF0KO0R
    Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.

7 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $2.30 $6.90 / 3 ml
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 65145-0140-01 Caplin 1 bottle $1.358 AT Availability likely
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 60505-1003-01 Apotex 1 bottle $1.448 AT Availability likely
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 61314-0126-05 Sandoz 5 ml $1.448 AT Availability likely
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 65145-0139-01 Caplin 1 bottle $1.448 AT Availability likely
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 47335-0220-90 Sun 1 bottle $1.475 FDA listed
Acular 5 mg/mL 00023-2181-05 Allergan, 1 bottle AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mLthis 42571-0137-31 Micro 3 ml AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 47335-0219-90 Sun 1 bottle FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 47335-0221-90 Sun 1 bottle FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 50090-2746-00 A-S 5 ml AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 63187-0628-05 Proficient 1 bottle FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 63187-0777-05 Proficient 1 bottle AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 65145-0138-01 Caplin 1 bottle AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 65862-0770-05 Aurobindo 1 bottle FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 67296-2210-01 Redpharm 1 bottle AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 67296-2253-01 Redpharm 1 bottle AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 68071-2252-05 NuCare 5 ml AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 68071-2400-05 NuCare 1 bottle FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 68071-3684-05 NuCare 1 bottle AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 68071-3880-05 NuCare 1 bottle AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 68788-8549-05 Preferred 5 ml AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 69315-0322-03 Leading 1 bottle AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 70512-0790-03 SOLA 1 bottle AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 71205-0296-05 Proficient 5 ml AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 72162-2384-02 Bryant 5 ml AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 72189-0335-05 Direct 5 ml AT FDA listed
Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL 67296-2318-05 Redpharm 1 bottle AT FDA listed
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2019
On the market since
Jun 2019
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
7 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
5 ml42571-0137-25 47,533 Rx · $778,827
1 ml42571-0137-26 1,803 Rx · $37,897
3 ml this page42571-0137-31 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 49,336 Rx · 286,628 units · $816,723 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Ketorolac Tromethamine — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 27 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Ketorolac Tromethamine. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$8.53M
Claims incl. refills
446K
Beneficiaries
349.6K
Spend / beneficiary
$24.38
Spend / claim
$19.12
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Ketorolac Tromethamine — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Drug Hypersensitivity329
Nausea295
Headache284
Pain278
Fatigue254
Dyspnoea245
Treatment Failure213

Age at onset

Neonate1
Infant1
Child2
Adolescent12
Adult417
Elderly295

Reporter sex

5,598 reports
Male · 35%
Female · 65%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization1,452
Death306
Life-threatening219
Disabling159
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2019 2021 2023 2026 564 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
42571-0137-25 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42571-137-25) $1.45 / mL $7.24 2019-06-03 Active
42571-0137-26 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42571-137-26) $1.36 / mL $13.58 2019-06-03 Active
42571-0137-31 You're viewing this 3 mL in 1 BOTTLE (42571-137-31) 2019-06-03 Active

You're viewing the smallest of 3 pack sizes for this product.

This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — the 5 ml pack carries most fills. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 42571-0137-31?
NDC 42571-0137-31 contains 3 mL — 3 ml in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 42571-0137-31 and NDC 42571-0137-25?
Both are Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL Solution — the drug itself is identical. NDC 42571-0137-31 is the 3 mL package, while NDC 42571-0137-25 is the 5 ml package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Ketorolac Tromethamine 5 mg/mL Solution?
Bill NDC 42571-0137-31 — the 11-digit billing format is 42571013731. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) ✓ Available
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 42571-137-31, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 42571-0137-31, written without dashes as 42571013731. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 42571-0137-31, the first segment (42571) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Micro Labs Limited; the middle segment (0137) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (31) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Micro Labs Limited. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 5 ml (42571-0137-25), 10 ml (42571-0137-26). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Micro Labs Limited is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 81 words

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is indicated for the temporary relief of ocular itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is also indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction. Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) indicated for: The temporary relief of ocular itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.

( 1 ) The treatment of inflammation following cataract surgery. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION For temporary relief of ocular itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, apply one drop of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% to the affected eye(s) four times a day. For the treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction, apply one drop of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% to the affected eye four times daily beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery and continuing through the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period.

( 2.1 )

2.1Recommended Dosage Temporary Relief of Ocular Itching Due to Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis The recommended dosage of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is one drop four times a day to the affected eye(s) for the temporary relief of ocular itching due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Treatment of Postoperative Inflammation in Patients Who Have Undergone Cataract Extraction Apply one drop of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% to the affected eye four times daily beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery and continuing through the first 2 weeks of the postoperative period for the treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction.

2.2Use with Other Topical Ophthalmic Medications Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% has been safely administered in conjunction with other ophthalmic medications such as antibiotics, alpha-agonists, beta blockers, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, cycloplegics, and mydriatics. Drops should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 82 words

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS 5 mL size bottle filled with 3 mL, 5 mL size bottle filled with 5 mL and 10 mL size bottle filled with 10 mL of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution, 0.5% (5 mg/mL). Ophthalmic solution containing 0.5% (5 mg/mL) ketorolac tromethamine. ( 3 ) 5 mL size bottle filled with 3 mL, 5 mL size bottle filled with 5 mL and 10 mL size bottle filled with 10 mL of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution, 0.5% (5 mg/mL)

Contraindications 39 words

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . Hypersensitivity to any component of this product. ( 4 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~2 min read

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Delayed healing ( 5.1 ) Cross-sensitivity or hypersensitivity ( 5.2 ) Increased bleeding time due to interference with thrombocyte aggregation ( 5.3 ) Corneal effects including keratitis ( 5.4 )

5.1Delayed Healing Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may slow or delay healing. Topical corticosteroids are also known to slow or delay healing. Concomitant use of topical NSAIDs and topical steroids may increase the potential for healing problems.

5.2Cross-Sensitivity or Hypersensitivity There is the potential for cross-sensitivity to acetylsalicylic acid, phenylacetic acid derivatives, and other NSAIDs. There have been reports of bronchospasm or exacerbation of asthma associated with the use of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution in patients who have either a known hypersensitivity to aspirin/non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or a past medical history of asthma. Therefore, caution should be used when treating individuals who have previously exhibited sensitivities to these drugs.

5.3Increased Bleeding Time With some NSAIDs, there exists the potential for increased bleeding time due to interference with thrombocyte aggregation. There have been reports that ocularly applied nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may cause increased bleeding of ocular tissues (including hyphemas) in conjunction with ocular surgery. It is recommended that ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% be used with caution in patients with known bleeding tendencies or who are receiving other medications, which may prolong bleeding time.

5.4Corneal Effects Use of topical NSAIDs may result in keratitis. In some susceptible patients, continued use of topical NSAIDs may result in epithelial breakdown, corneal thinning, corneal erosion, corneal ulceration, or corneal perforation. These events may be sight threatening.

Patients with evidence of corneal epithelial breakdown should immediately discontinue use of topical NSAIDs and should be closely monitored for corneal health. Postmarketing experience with topical NSAIDs suggests that patients with complicated ocular surgeries, corneal denervation, corneal epithelial defects, diabetes mellitus, ocular surface diseases (e.g., dry eye syndrome), rheumatoid arthritis, or repeat ocular surgeries within a short period of time may be at increased risk for corneal adverse events which may become sight threatening.

Topical NSAIDs should be used with caution in these patients. Postmarketing experience with topical NSAIDs also suggests that use more than 1 day prior to surgery or use beyond 14 days post-surgery may increase patient risk for the occurrence and severity of corneal adverse events.

5.5Risk of Contamination Avoid allowingthe tip of the bottle to contact the eye or surrounding structures because this could cause the tip to become contaminated by common bacteriaknown to cause ocular infections. Serious damage to the eye and subsequent loss of vision may result from using contaminated solutions.

5.6Contact Lens Wear Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% should not be administered while wearing contact lenses.

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~1 min read

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Delayed Healing [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Cross-Sensitivity or Hypersensitivity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Increased Bleeding Time [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Corneal Effects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] The most frequent adverse reactions reported by up to 40% of patients participating in clinical trials have been transient stinging and burning on instillation. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Micro Labs Limited at 1-855-839-8195 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to the rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The most frequent adverse reactions reported with the use of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solutions have been transient stinging and burning on instillation. These reactions were reported by up to 40% of patients participating in clinical trials.

Other adverse reactions occurring approximately 1% to 10% of the time during treatment with ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solutions included allergic reactions (including eye swelling, hyperemia, and pruritus), corneal edema, iritis, ocular inflammation, ocular irritation, ocular pain, superficial keratitis, and superficial ocular infections. Other adverse reactions reported rarely with the use of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solutions included: corneal infiltrates, corneal ulcer, eye dryness, headaches, and visual disturbance (blurry vision).

6.2Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% in clinical practice. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to the drug. Eye Disorders: corneal erosion, corneal perforation, corneal thinning, and epithelial breakdown.

Respiratory, Thoracic and Mediastinal Disorders: bronchospasm or exacerbation of asthma.

👥 Use in Specific Populations 194 words

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% in pregnant women. No evidence of teratogenicity has been observed in rats or rabbits with ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% at clinically relevant doses. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Clinical Considerations Because of the known effects of prostaglandin-inhibiting drugs on the fetal cardiovascular system (closure of the ductus arteriosus), the use of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% during late pregnancy should be avoided.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary It is not known whether ketorolac when given topically is present in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is administered to a nursing woman.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 2 years old.

8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and other adult patients.

🤰 Pregnancy 103 words

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies with ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% in pregnant women. No evidence of teratogenicity has been observed in rats or rabbits with ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% at clinically relevant doses. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.

Clinical Considerations Because of the known effects of prostaglandin-inhibiting drugs on the fetal cardiovascular system (closure of the ductus arteriosus), the use of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% during late pregnancy should be avoided.

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8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% have not been established in pediatric patients younger than 2 years old.

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8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and other adult patients.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 185 words

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Ketorolac tromethamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug which, when administered systemically, has demonstrated analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pyretic activity. The mechanism of its action is thought to be due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Two drops of 0.5% ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution instilled into the eyes of patients 12 hours and 1 hour prior to cataract extraction achieved a mean ketorolac concentration of 95 ng/mL in the aqueous humor of 8 of 9 eyes tested (range 40 to 170 ng/mL). One drop of 0.5% ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution was instilled into 1 eye and 1 drop of vehicle into the other eye TID in 26 healthy subjects. Five (5) of 26 subjects had detectable concentrations of ketorolac in their plasma (range 11 to 23 ng/mL) at Day 10 during topical ocular treatment.

The range of concentrations following TID dosing of 0.5% ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution are approximately 4 to 8% of the steady state mean minimum plasma concentration observed following four times daily oral administration of 10 mg ketorolac in humans (290 ± 70 ng/mL).

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12.1Mechanism of Action Ketorolac tromethamine is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug which, when administered systemically, has demonstrated analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pyretic activity. The mechanism of its action is thought to be due to its ability to inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Ketorolac Tromethamine Ophthalmic solution 0.5% is supplied sterile, in white opaque LDPE bottles with white opaque LDPE Nozzles with HDPE grey caps as follows. 3 mL in 5 mL bottle NDC 42571-137-31 5 mL in 5 mL bottle NDC 42571-137-25 10 mL in 10 mL bottle NDC 42571-137-26 Storage: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

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11 DESCRIPTION Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is a member of the pyrrolo-­pyrrole group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for topical ophthalmic use. Its chemical name is (±)-5-Benzoyl-2,3-dihydro-1Hpyrrolizine-1-carboxylic acid, compound with 2-amino-2-(hydroxy methyl)-1,3-propanediol (1:1) and it has the following structure: Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is supplied as a sterile isotonic aqueous 0.5% solution, with a pH of 7.4. Ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% contains a racemic mixture of R-(+) and S-(-)- ketorolac tromethamine.

Ketorolac tromethamine may exist in three crystal forms. All forms are equally soluble in water. The pKa of ketorolac is 3.5.

This white to off-white crystalline substance discolors on prolonged exposure to light. The molecular weight of ketorolac tromethamine is 376.41. The osmolality of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% is 290 mOsmol/kg.

Each mL of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution contains: Active: ketorolac tromethamine 0.5%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Inactives: edetate disodium 0.1%; octoxynol 40; water for injection; sodium chloride; hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH. ketorolactromethamine-stru.jpg

💬 Information for Patients 183 words

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Slow or Delayed Healing Advise patients of the possibility that slow or delayed healing may occur while using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Avoiding Contamination of the Product Instruct patients to avoid allowing the tip of the bottle to contact the eye or surrounding structures because this could cause the tip to become contaminated by common bacteria known to cause ocular infections. Serious damage to the eye and subsequent loss of vision may result from using contaminated solutions.

Contact Lens Wear Advise patients that ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5% should not be administered while wearing contact lenses. Intercurrent Ocular Conditions Advise patients that if they develop an intercurrent ocular condition (e.g., trauma or infection) or have ocular surgery, they should immediately seek their physician’s advice concerning the continued use of ketorolac tromethamine ophthalmic solution 0.5%. Concomitant Topical Ocular Therapy Advise patients that if more than one topical ophthalmic medication is being used, the medicines should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.

Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited Bangalore-560099, INDIA. Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA Inc. Somerset, NJ 08873 Rev.

09/2025

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