Ketorolac tromethamine and phenylephrine hydrochloride?

Ketorolac tromethamine and phenylephrine hydrochloride are two different medicines—often seen together in specific combination cold/eye/ear products depending on the brand and country.

1) Ketorolac tromethamine

What it does: A NSAID pain reliever (anti‑inflammatory/analgesic).
Common uses (depends on product):

• Reduces pain and inflammation (commonly in eye/ENT formulations)

Important cautions:

• Can increase bleeding risk
• Avoid/ask a clinician first if you have stomach ulcers/bleeding, kidney disease, aspirin/NSAID allergy, or are on blood thinners.

2) Phenylephrine hydrochloride

What it does: A decongestant (a “vasoconstrictor”) that narrows blood vessels to reduce swelling/congestion.
Common uses (product-dependent):

• Nasal/sinus congestion relief (more often in cold/sinus formulations)
• In some ophthalmic/ENT products it can reduce swelling

Important cautions:

• Can raise blood pressure and heart rate
• Use caution/avoid with hypertension, heart disease, hyperthyroidism, and with certain drug interactions (e.g., MAO inhibitors)

Using them together (general)

If your product contains both, the intent is usually:

• Ketorolac → pain/inflammation control
• Phenylephrine → reduces congestion/swelling

Safety / side effects (typical)

• Ketorolac: stomach upset, burning/indigestion; rarely allergic reactions or kidney issues.
• Phenylephrine: headache, jitteriness, dizziness, insomnia; sometimes palpitations or increased BP.

Key question (so I can be precise)

Are you asking about:

1. a specific product name (tablet, nasal spray, eye drops, ear drops?), or
2. effects/side effects, dose, or drug interactions?

If you tell me the brand name, formulation (e.g., drops/spray/tablet), and what you’re using it for, I can give more accurate guidance.