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RYALTRIS® Nasal Spray

(rye - al' - tris)


Olopatadine hydrochloride and mometasone furoate monohydrate

Consumer Medicine Information

What is in this leaflet rhinoconjunctivitis (allergy defined 4. You have had recent nose
by symptoms in the nose and eyes). injury or nose surgery; check
This leaflet answers some common RYALTRIS® relieves symptoms of with your doctor, because you
questions about RYALTRIS® nasal allergies, including stuffiness may be told to wait until
spray. (congestion) in the nose, runny healing has occurred before
nose, itchy nose, sneezing, as well using this medicine.
This leaflet does not contain all the
available information and it does as watering, itching and redness of Do not give this medicine to a
not take the place of talking to your the eye. child under the age of 6 years.
doctor or pharmacist. Safety and effectiveness in children
Ask your doctor if you have any
questions about why this younger than 6 years have not been
All medicines have risks and established. Safety in children 6 to
benefits. Your doctor has weighed medicine has been prescribed for
you. 11 years of age has not been studied
the risks of you using this medicine beyond 2 weeks.
Your doctor may have prescribed it
against the benefits they expect it
for another reason. Do not use it after the expiry date
will have for you.
(EXP) printed on the pack or if
If you have any concerns about There is no evidence that this
the packaging is torn or shows
using this medicine, ask your medicine is addictive.
sign of tampering.
doctor or pharmacist. This medicine is available only with If it has expired or is damaged,
Keep this leaflet with the medicine. a doctor's prescription. return it to your pharmacist for
You may want to read it again. There is not enough information to disposal.
recommend the use of this medicine If you are not sure whether you
for children under the age of 6 should start taking this medicine,
years. contact your doctor.
What RYALTRIS® is
used for Before you start to use it
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if
RYALTRIS® contains the active Before you use you have or have had any medical
ingredients olopatadine RYALTRIS® conditions, especially the
hydrochloride and mometasone following:
furoate monohydrate. Olopatadine
When you must not use it • history of tuberculosis, or active
hydrochloride is an antihistamine
Do not use the medicine if: tuberculosis
that reduces the effects of
histamine, a natural chemical in the • tendency to bleed or recurrent
1. You have an allergy to:
body. Histamine can make you nose bleeding
• any medicine containing
sneeze, have itchy or watery eyes, • severe nose infection, especially
olopatadine hydrochloride or
and runny nose. Mometasone fungal infection.
mometasone furoate
furoate monohydrate belongs to a monohydrate • infection of the nose, sinus,
family of medicines called mouth, throat, lungs or eye
• any of the ingredients listed at
corticosteroids, which are used to infection caused by herpes
the end of this leaflet.
help reduce inflammation. • sores in the nose
2. You have a tendency to bleed
RYALTRIS® is sprayed into the or recurrent nose bleeding. • recent injury or surgery to your
nose to treat the symptoms of nose
3. You have severe nose
allergic rhinitis (hay fever or other
infection, especially fungal
year round allergies) and
infection.

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• non-allergic conditions affecting and cobcistat-containing
the inside of your nose, such as products.
a deviated septum
• eye or vision problems, such as
cataracts or glaucoma (increased
pressure in your eyes) How to use
• been near someone who has RYALTRIS®
chickenpox or measles
For use in your nose only. Do not
• not feeling well or have other spray in your eyes or mouth.
symptoms that you do not
understand Read the Instructions for Use before
you start to use RYALTRIS® and
• have any other medical Priming your RYALTRIS®
each time you get a refill. There
conditions pump before first use (Step 1 and
may be new information. This 2)
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if leaflet does not take the place of
you are taking other Before you use RYALTRIS® for
talking with your healthcare
corticosteroid medicines, either the first time, you will need to
provider about your medical
by mouth, as eye drops, as an shake the bottle well and prime
asthma inhaler or by injection. condition or treatment. Before you the pump.
use RYALTRIS®, make sure your
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if Before you prime the bottle, shake
healthcare provider shows you the
you have allergies to any other the bottle well.
right way to use it. Shake the
medicines, foods, preservatives of
dyes. bottle well before each use. Step 1. Remove the dust cap.
Follow all directions given to you Shake the bottle well. Remove the
Tell your doctor if you are
by your doctor or pharmacist purple plastic dust cap from the
pregnant or intend to become
carefully and do not use more spray pump tip of the bottle. (See
pregnant
than the recommended dose. Figure 2)
Your doctor will discuss the
These directions may differ from
possible risks and benefits of using
the information contained in this
this medicine during pregnancy.
leaflet.
Tell your doctor if you are
breastfeeding or plan to If you do not understand the
breastfeed. instructions, ask your doctor or
Breastfeeding is not recommended pharmacist for help.
during treatment with this medicine.
How much to use
If you have not told your doctor
about any of the above, tell them Hay fever and allergies in adults
before you use this medicine. (including the elderly) and
children 12 years of age and
Taking other medicines older:
Step 2. Preparing the nasal spray
Tell your doctor if you are taking Two sprays into each nostril twice
bottle
any other medicines, including daily (morning and evening).
any that you buy without a • Hold the nasal spray bottle
Hay fever and allergies in
prescription from your children 6 to 11 years of age: firmly and upright with your
pharmacy, supermarket or health index and middle finger on
food shop. One spray into each nostril twice either side of the applicator (on
daily (morning and evening). finger rests) while supporting
Some medicines and mometasone
furoate monohydrate may interfere If symptoms worsen during the grooved base of the bottle
with each other. These include: treatment, see your doctor with your thumb.
immediately. • Before you use the bottle for the
• Certain antifungals such as
first time, push down on the
ketoconazole and itraconazole About your nasal spray pump quickly and firmly 6
• Some antibiotics such as
Your RYALTRIS® nasal spray times, releasing the spray into
clarithromycin
bottle (see Figure 1) the air, away from the eyes and
• Some medicines used to treat face until a fine mist appears.
HIV infection such as ritonavir (See Figure 3)

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• Try not to get any spray in your
eyes or directly on your nasal
septum (the wall between the 2
nostrils).
• For adults and adolescents (12
years of age and older), repeat
the above steps and deliver a
second spray in the same nostril.
Repeat with 2 sprays in the other
nostril.
• Avoid blowing your nose for the
next 15 minutes to make sure
• If you do not use RYALTRIS® RYALTRIS® gets a chance to
• Hold 1 nostril closed with a
for 14 or more days, you will work. Do not tip your head back
finger. Insert the end of the
need to shake the bottle well, right after using, this will help
nasal tip into the other nostril,
and prime the pump with 2 keep the medicine from going
pointing it slightly toward the
sprays or until a fine mist into your throat.
outside of the nose, away from
appears. • After you finish using the
the nasal septum (the wall
Your RYALTRIS® is now ready medicine, wipe the tip with a
between the 2 nostrils). (See
for use. clean dry tissue or cloth. (See
Figure 6)
Figure 8)
Using your RYALTRIS®:
Step 3.
Gently blow your nose to clear your
nostrils. (See Figure 4)

• Tilt your head forward slightly.


Keep the bottle upright, and While holding the spray pump unit,
press down once quickly and push the dust cap back on the spray
firmly on the finger rests to tip of the bottle until a noticeable
activate the pump. Breathe in click is observed to help prevent
Step 4. Using the nasal spray: (inhale) gently through your nozzle blockage. (See Figure 9)
nose as you spray. Then breathe
• Shake the bottle well before
out through your mouth. (See
each use (morning and evening).
Figure 7)
• Hold the bottle firmly with your
index and middle finger on
either side of the applicator (on
finger rests) while supporting
the grooved base of the bottle
with your thumb. (See Figure 5)

There are three different bottle sizes


of RYALTRIS® containing 240

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sprays, 120 sprays or 56 sprays after cap, and your RYALTRIS® is
initial priming. ready for use.
Keep track of the number of days Repeat the unblocking steps if
you use RYALTRIS®. If you are needed.
using the 240-spray bottle, throw
away the bottle after 240 sprays (30 When to use it
days of use for adults and Your doctor will tell you when to
adolescents 12 years and older / 60 use the nasal spray. Do not use
days of use for children 6 to 11 more often than instructed.
years old) or upon expiration,
whichever comes first. How long to use it
Similarly, throw away the 120-
Your doctor will tell you how long
spray bottle after 120 sprays (15
to use it.
days of use for adults and
After soaking for approximately 15
adolescents 12 years and older / 30 If you forget to use it
minutes, rinse the spray pump unit
days of use for children 6 to 11
and cap with warm tap water, and If it is almost time for your next
years old).
allow them to dry completely. (See dose, skip the dose you missed
If you are using the 56-spray bottle, Figure 11) and take your next dose when you
throw it away after 56 sprays (7 are meant to.
days of use for adults and
Otherwise, take it as soon as you
adolescents 12 years and older / 14 remember, and then go back to
days of use for children 6 to 11 use your medicines as you would
years old). normally.
Even if the bottle seems to have Do not take a double dose to
medicine left in it, you may not make up for the dose you missed.
receive the correct dose. If you are not sure what to do, ask
Do not count any sprays used for your doctor or pharmacist.
initial priming of the bottle.
How to clear the RYALTRIS® If you take too much
spray pump unit if it becomes (overdose)
clogged:
Immediately telephone your
Do not try to unblock the spray When dry, place the dust cap on the doctor or the Poisons Information
pump unit by inserting a pin or spray pump tip and put the spray Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for
other sharp object. This will pump unit back on the bottle. (See advice, or go to the Accident and
damage the spray pump unit, and Emergency Department at your
Figure 12)
you may not get the correct dose nearest hospital, if you think you
of medicine. or anyone else may have used too
If the spray pump unit becomes much of this medicine, or if you
blocked, remove it by gently pulling feel unwell. Do this even if there
are no signs of discomfort or
upward. Remove the dust cap and
poisoning.
place only the spray pump unit in
warm water to soak. (See Figure Keep telephone numbers for these
10) places handy.

While you are using


RYALTRIS®

Following the unblocking Things you must do


procedure, review the “Priming If you become pregnant while you
your RYALTRIS® pump before are using this medicine, tell your
use” section above and re-prime doctor.
using 2 sprays. Replace the dust

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Tell any other doctors, dentists Side effects • Thrush (Candida), a fungal
and pharmacists who are treating infection in your nose and
you that you are using this Tell your doctor or pharmacist as throat. Tell your healthcare
medicine. soon as possible if you do not feel provider if you have any redness
If you are about to be started on well while you are using this or white-colored patches in your
any new medicine, tell your medicine. nose or mouth.
doctor, dentist or pharmacist that The doctor will decide whether any • Symptoms of infection which
you are using this medicine.
change in your treatment is needed. may include the following:
If you are going to have surgery, - fever
This medicine helps most people,
tell the surgeon or anaesthetist - aches or pains
that you are using this medicine. but it may have unwanted side
effects in a few people. - chills
See your doctor immediately if - feeling tired
you notice the symptoms of severe All medicines can have side effects.
• Symptoms of adrenal
bacterial infection. Sometimes they are serious, most of
insufficiency which may include
These symptoms may include fever, the time they are not. You may need
the following:
persistent face/tooth pain on one medical treatment if you get some
- tiredness
side of the face, swelling around the of the side effects.
- weakness
eye area, or worsening of symptoms Do not be alarmed by the - nausea
after an initial improvement. following list of side effects. You
- vomiting
may not experience any of them.
- low blood pressure
Things you must not do Ask your doctor or pharmacist to
• Slowed or delayed growth in
Do not use this medicine to treat answer any questions you may
children. RYALTRIS® should
any other complaints unless your have.
not be given to children under
doctor tells you to. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if the age of 6 years. A child’s
Do not give this medicine to you notice any of the following
growth should be checked
anyone else, even if they have the and they worry you:
regularly while using intranasal
same condition as you. • unpleasant taste corticosteroids.
Do not stop taking your medicine • nosebleeds If you develop a rash, wheezing or
or lower the dosage without • nasal discomfort breathlessness, stop using the
checking with your doctor. nasal spray, as you may be
• headache
allergic to it, and contact your
Things to be careful of The above list includes the more
doctor immediately.
common side effects of your
RYALTRIS® can cause sleepiness medicine. Other side effects not listed above
or drowsiness. Be careful drinking may also occur in some patients.
Tell your doctor as soon as Tell your doctor if you notice
alcohol or taking any other possible if you notice any of the anything that is making you feel
medicines that may cause you to following: unwell.
feel sleepy while using
• Sleepiness or drowsiness Long-term use of corticosteroid
RYALTRIS®.
• Nasal problems, which may sprays may be associated with
Do not drive, operate machinery, or other side effects. Your doctor
include:
do anything that needs you to be will monitor your health if you
- crusting in the nose
alert until you know how are using RYALTRIS® for
- nosebleeds
RYALTRIS® affects you. extended periods of time.
- hole in the cartilage between
If you have a lower resistance to your nose (nasal septal
infection, avoid coming into perforation). A whistling sound
contact with anyone who has when you breathe may be a
measles or chickenpox, especially
symptom of nasal septal After using
while you are using cortisone-type RYALTRIS®
perforation.
medicines. Tell your doctor if you
do. • Slow wound healing. You
should not use RYALTRIS® Storage
until your nose has healed if you Keep the nasal spray in a cool dry
have a sore in your nose, if you place where the temperature
have had surgery on your nose, stays below 30°C. Do not freeze or
or if your nose has been injured. refrigerate. Store it away from
heat.

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Do not store it or any other Sodium hydroxide
medicine in the bathroom or near Water for injection
a sink. Do not leave it in the car
Preservative:
or on windowsills.
Heat and dampness can destroy Benzalkonium chloride
some medicines.
Keep it where children cannot
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Further information Australian Registration


Number
Drug testing for sport events:
1 x 240 metered dose bottle per
This product contains a
pack
corticosteroid for intranasal
administration; it is not a restricted 1 x 120 metered dose bottle per
drug for sports. pack
Corticosteroids may be detected in 1 x 56 metered dose bottle per pack
blood and in the urine during drug AUST R 312690
testing; thus prior written
permission for its use may be Date of Preparation
required by some sport agencies.
February 2023
RYALTRIS® is a registered trade
mark of Glenmark Specialty SA.
Product description
What it looks like
The nasal spray is a white liquid
suspension contained in a plastic
bottle with a manual spray pump
fitted with a white actuator and
purple cap for intranasal
administration.

Ingredients
Active ingredients:
Olopatadine hydrochloride
Mometasone furoate monohydrate
Inactive ingredients:
Carmellose sodium
Dibasic sodium phosphate
heptahydrate
Disodium edetate
Dispersible cellulose
Hydrochloric acid
Polysorbate 80
Sodium chloride

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