Ryaltris® nasal spray

Ryaltris® nasal spray

This product is manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. and is a combination of two ingredients, mometasone furoate and olopatadine.

This product is taken via nasal inhalation.

Why is it prescribed?

Ryaltris® is used to treat symptoms of moderate to severe seasonal allergic rhinitis (runny nose from allergies or hay fever) and related eye symptoms in adults, adolescents and children 6 years of age and older.

Ryaltris® is intended for use as a nasal spray only. Do not spray in the eyes or mouth.

  • Remove the purple dust cap from the spray nozzle tip of the bottle.
  • Before you use a new RYALTRIS nasal spray bottle for the first time, the pump must be primed. To prime the pump:
    • Shake the bottle well for at least 20 seconds.
    • Hold the nasal spray bottle firmly and upright with your index and middle finger on either side of the applicator (on the finger rests) while supporting the grooved base of the bottle with your thumb.
    • Release 6 sprays into the air until a fine mist appears (away from the eyes and face), by pushing down on the pump quickly and firmly.
  • Clear your nose.
  • Shake the bottle well for a minimum of 20 seconds before each use (morning and evening).
  • 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.
  • Hold 1 nostril closed with a finger. Insert the end of the spray nozzle tip into the other nostril, pointing it slightly toward the outside of the nose, away from the nasal septum (the wall between the 2 nostrils).
  • Tilt your head forward slightly. Keep the bottle upright and press down once quickly and firmly on the finger rests to activate the pump. Breathe in (inhale) gently through your nose as you spray. Then breathe out through your mouth.
  • Repeat in the other nostril, as many times as your healthcare professional has told you to.
  • Try not to get any spray in your eyes or directly on your nasal septum (the wall between the 2 nostrils).
  • Avoid blowing your nose for the next 15 minutes to make sure Ryaltris® gets a chance to work. Do not tip your head back right after using to keep the medicine from going into your throat.
  • After you finish using the medicine, wipe the tip with a clean dry tissue or cloth and return the dust cap.

Store at room temperature, protected from light.  Do not use after 2 months of first opening.

 


Alternatives

See other products used in the treatment of •allergic rhinitis •asthma •hay fever •nasal polyps •perennial rhinitis •rhinitis •seasonal allergies •seasonal rhinitis •year-round allergies •sleep apnea •

The recommended dosage:

  • Children 6-11 years of age - 1 spray in each nostril twice daily
  • Ages 12 years of age and up - 2 sprays in each nostril twice daily

Ryaltris® contains 2 ingredients. One is an antihistamine that works against the allergy causing the runny nose.  The other works against the inflammation in the nasal passages caused by the allergy.


Possible side effects include:

  • nose bleeds
  • nasal discomfort
  • drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness
  • changes in vision; this could be serious so consult your health care provider right away
  • slower growth in children - this should be monitored by your health care provider

Do not use Ryaltris® 

  • if you are allergic to any ingredients in this product
  • if you have an untreated fungal, bacterial, or tuberculosis infection of the respiratory tract (lungs, sinuses, nose). Green or yellow discharge from the nose may be a sign of this
  • if you have had recent nose or sinus surgery or injury

 Consult your health care provider if you:

  • have been in contact with someone with chicken pox or measles
  • have cataracts or glaucoma
  • have liver or thyroid problems

Drug interactions:

  • ketoconazole or itraconazole
  • ritonavir, cobicistat-containing products, atazanavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, or saquinavir
  • clarithromycin
  • alcohol or other medications that may cause you to feel drowsy in combination with Ryaltris® ​

Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding: Since this is a newer medication, effects are not known and other products are preferred.