Ketorol 1 ml Injection

Manufacturer

• Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.

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Composition

• Ketorolac Tromethamine 30 mg/1 ml (strength may vary depending on pack)

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Description

Ketorol 1 ml Injection contains Ketorolac Tromethamine, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the short-term management of moderate to severe pain. It provides strong pain relief comparable to opioids but without dependency risk. It works by blocking prostaglandins, the chemicals responsible for pain, swelling, and inflammation.

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Uses

• Post-operative pain

• Renal colic (kidney stone pain)

• Severe musculoskeletal pain

• Dental or post-trauma pain

• Alternative to opioids for acute pain management

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Benefits

• Provides rapid and effective pain relief

• Strong analgesic effect for severe pain

• Anti-inflammatory action along with pain control

• Useful in hospital/clinical settings for acute conditions

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Dosage

• Adults: 30 mg (1 ml) every 6 hours by IM or IV injection (maximum 120 mg/day)

• Elderly or kidney impairment: 15 mg (0.5 ml) every 6 hours (maximum 60 mg/day)

• Duration: Not to be used for more than 5 days

• To be given only by a doctor or nurse

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Side Effects

Common:

• Pain/swelling at injection site

• Nausea, vomiting

• Dizziness, headache

Serious (rare):

• Stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding

• Kidney problems

• Allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)

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Precautions

• Not for patients with peptic ulcer, bleeding disorders, severe kidney/liver/heart disease

• Avoid use with other NSAIDs or anticoagulants

• Not safe in pregnancy (especially 3rd trimester) and breastfeeding

• Only for short-term pain control under medical supervision

• Not recommended for chronic pain

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Storage

• Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight

• Do not freeze

• Keep out of reach of children

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 Packaging

• Pack size: 1 ml ampoule (single-use)

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✅ Note: Ketorol 1 ml Injection (Dr. Reddy’s) is a prescription-only injectable NSAID and should be administered only by healthcare professionals for short-term pain management.