Ketoral TM
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Active ingredients: ketorolac
Pack: Ketoral 30 mg/mL injection, 5 x 1 mL syringes
Brand name
(ARTG)
: KETORAL ketorolac trometamol 30mg/1mL injection syringeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Short-term management of moderately severe, acute pain following surgical procedures. The total duration of ketorolac use should not exceed five days. It is recommended that parenteral ketorolac be used in the immediate postoperative period. Patients can then be converted to an oral formulation (dependent on their analgesic needs). See Dosage and Administration, Conversion from parenteral to oral therapy. The total period of treatment utilising the oral and/or intramuscular route of administration is not to exceed five days. General Ketoral is not recommended for use as an obstetric preoperative medication or for obstetric analgesia because it has not been adequately studied for use in these circumstances and because of the known effects of drugs that inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis on uterine contraction and fetal circulation. There is no satisfactory evidence for the use of Ketoral in acute exacerbations of chronic painful inflammatory conditions (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- Clear, pale, yellow solution free from particles
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 5's pack
Over 65 ?
(AHT)
This medicine contains the active ingredients:
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ketorolac
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
