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Ketolac Injection

NAFDAC Reg. No. A4-2832 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Ketolac Injection
NAFDAC number
A4-2832
Active ingredient
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Strength
30 mg/2 mL
Form
Solution for injection
Pack size
5 x 2 mL (in ampoules)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Apteka Pharma Limited
Approved
24 Jun 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
23 Jun 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Ketolac Injection is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A4-2832). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Ketolac Injection is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for ketorolac tromethamine, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: Ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is indicated for the short-term (up to 5 days in adults) management of moderately severe acute pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level. Oral ketorolac tromethamine is indicated only as continuation treatment following intravenous or intramuscular dosing of ketorolac tromethamine, if necessary. …
What it is used for

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ketorolac tromethamine and other treatment options before deciding to use ketorolac. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). Acute Pain in Adult Patients Ketorolac tromethamine is indicated for the short-term (≤5 days) management of moderately severe acute pain that requires analgesia at the opioid level, usually in a postoperative setting. Therapy should always be initiated with intravenous or intramuscular dosing of ketorolac tromethamine, and oral ketorolac tromethamine is to be used only as continuation treatment, if necessary. …

Possible side effects

Adverse reaction rates increase with higher doses of ketorolac tromethamine. Practitioners should be alert for the severe complications of treatment with ketorolac tromethamine, such as G.I. ulceration, bleeding and perforation, postoperative bleeding, acute renal failure, anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions and liver failure (see Boxed WARNING , WARNINGS , PRECAUTIONS , and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ). These NSAID-related complications can be serious in certain patients for whom ketorolac tromethamine is indicated, especially when the drug is used inappropriately. …

Do not use if

(see also Boxed WARNING ) Ketorolac Tromethamine is contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to ketorolac tromethamine. Ketorolac tromethamine is contraindicated in patients with active peptic ulcer disease, in patients with recent gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation and in patients with a history of peptic ulcer disease or gastrointestinal bleeding. …

Warnings

(See also Boxed WARNING .) The total combined duration of use of oral ketorolac tromethamine and intravenous or intramuscular dosing of ketorolac tromethamine is not to exceed 5 days in adults. Ketorolac tromethamine is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. The most serious risks associated with ketorolac tromethamine are: Gastrointestinal Effects – Risk of Ulceration, Bleeding and Perforation: Ketorolac tromethamine is contraindicated in patients with previously documented peptic ulcers and/or gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. …

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Ketolac Injection

What is in Ketolac Injection?

Ketolac Injection contains Ketorolac Tromethamine (30 mg/2 mL), as solution for injection, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Ketolac Injection registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Ketolac Injection is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-2832, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Ketolac Injection been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Ketolac Injection in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Ketolac Injection is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A4-2832, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Ketolac Injection used for?

Carefully consider the potential benefits and risks of ketorolac tromethamine and other treatment options before deciding to use ketorolac. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration consistent with individual patient treatment goals (see WARNINGS ). Acute Pain in Adult Patients Ketorolac tromethamine is indicated for the short-term (≤5 days) management of moderately severe acute pain (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for ketorolac tromethamine. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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