Ketorol DT

Dispersible tablet · Dr. Reddy's
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Ketorol DT is a dispersible tablet made by Dr. Reddy's that contains Ketorolac 10 mg. Ketorolac is a strong anti-inflammatory painkiller (nsaid): short-term relief of moderate to severe pain, such as after dental work or surgery.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Ketorolac10 mg

What it is used for

Short-term relief of moderate to severe pain, such as after dental work or surgery.

How it works

A strong NSAID painkiller for short-term moderate to severe pain, such as after surgery; also as eye drops after eye surgery.

How to take it

Tablets for no more than 5 days, after food. Injections in hospital.

Common side effects

  • Indigestion
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness

Get medical help straight away if

  • Black stools or vomiting blood
  • Much less urine
  • Bleeding

Be careful

Use for no more than 5 days; high risk of stomach bleeding and kidney problems.

Other medicines and interactions

Do not combine with other NSAIDs or aspirin. Bleeding risk with blood thinners; kidney risk with diuretics and ACE inhibitors.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Must not be used in pregnancy, labour or while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Ketorol DT?

Ketorol DT is a dispersible tablet by Dr. Reddy's containing Ketorolac 10 mg.

What is Ketorol DT used for?

Short-term relief of moderate to severe pain, such as after dental work or surgery.

How should I take Ketorol DT?

Tablets for no more than 5 days, after food. Injections in hospital. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Ketorol DT?

Common side effects include: Indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, headache, drowsiness. Get medical help straight away for: Black stools or vomiting blood, much less urine, bleeding.

Does Ketorol DT need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Ketorol DT in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Must not be used in pregnancy, labour or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Ketorol DT?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.