Ketorolac

Strong anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID)
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Ketorolac is a strong anti-inflammatory painkiller (NSAID) found in 1 medicine sold in India, such as Ketorol DT. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

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.

Brands of Ketorolac (1)

Ketorol DT

Common questions

What is Ketorolac used for?

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

How does Ketorolac work?

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

How should I take Ketorolac?

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

What are the side effects of Ketorolac?

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

Does Ketorolac interact with other medicines?

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

Is Ketorolac safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

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

Does Ketorolac need a prescription in India?

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

Which brands contain Ketorolac?

Ketorol DT.

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.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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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.