Ryaltris

Patient Information Leaflet

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Ryaltris, 25 micrograms/dose + 600 micrograms/dose
nasal spray, suspension
Mometasone furoate + Olopatadine
Please read the entire leaflet carefully before using the medicine, as it contains
important information for the patient.

• Keep this leaflet for future reference.
• If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for a specific individual. Do not share it with others. This medicine may harm other people, even if their symptoms are the same.
• If you experience any adverse reactions, including any not listed in this leaflet, inform your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. See section 4.

Table of Contents

1. What Ryaltris is and what it is used for
2. Important information before using Ryaltris
3. How to use Ryaltris
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Ryaltris
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What Ryaltris is and what it is used for

Ryaltris contains two active substances: mometasone furoate and olopatadine.

• Mometasone furoate belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids (steroids), which reduce inflammation, commonly present in allergic rhinitis.
• Olopatadine belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. Antihistamines prevent the action of substances such as histamine, which the body produces during an allergic reaction, thereby reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

Ryaltris is used for the treatment of moderate to severe symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
(also known as hay fever) and perennial rhinitis in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is an allergic reaction occurring at specific times of the year, triggered by inhaling pollen from trees, grasses, weeds, as well as mould spores and fungal spores.
Perennial rhinitis occurs throughout the year, and symptoms may be caused by sensitivity to various factors, including house dust mites, pet dander (or skin flakes), feathers, and certain foods.
Ryaltris relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, nasal itching, or nasal congestion.

2. Important information before using Ryaltris

When not to use Ryaltris

• if the patient is allergic to mometasone furoate, olopatadine, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
• if the patient has an untreated nasal mucosal infection. Using Ryaltris during an untreated nasal infection, such as herpes simplex, may worsen the infection symptoms. Nasal spray should not be used until the infection has resolved;
• if the patient has recently undergone nasal surgery or experienced a nasal injury. The nasal spray should not be used until wounds have healed.

Warnings and precautions
Before starting Ryaltris, discuss with your doctor or pharmacist

• if the patient currently has or has ever had tuberculosis;
• if the patient has any other infection;
• if the patient is taking other corticosteroids orally or by injection.

While using Ryaltris, discuss with your doctor or pharmacist

• if the patient has difficulty fighting infections (the patient's immune system does not function properly) and has been in contact with someone suffering from measles or chickenpox. Contact with individuals affected by these infections should be avoided;
• if the patient has a nasal or throat infection;
• if the medicine is used for several months or longer;
• if the patient has persistent nasal or throat irritation;
• if the patient experiences blurred vision or other vision problems.

If nasal corticosteroid sprays are used in high doses over a long period, systemic absorption of the drug may lead to adverse effects. Such adverse effects may include weight loss, fatigue, muscle weakness, low blood sugar, craving for salty foods, joint pain, depression, and skin darkening. If these adverse effects occur, the doctor may recommend an alternative treatment during periods of stress or planned surgery.
If in doubt whether any of the above situations apply, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Ryaltris.

Children and adolescents
Ryaltris is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
Long-term use of Ryaltris may slow growth rate in children and adolescents. The doctor will regularly monitor the child's growth and ensure the child receives the lowest effective dose of the medicine.

Ryaltris with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines the patient is currently taking or has recently taken, as well as any medicines the patient plans to use.
If the patient is taking other corticosteroids orally or by injection for allergy treatment, the treating doctor may advise the patient to discontinue their use when starting Ryaltris.
If the patient is taking other oral or topical medications (nasal or eye drops) containing olopatadine or other antihistamines, the treating doctor may advise the patient to discontinue their use when starting Ryaltris.
Some medicines may increase the effect of Ryaltris, and the treating doctor may closely monitor the patient if such medicines are taken (including certain HIV medications: ritonavir, cobicistat).

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If the patient is pregnant, breastfeeding, suspects she might be pregnant, or is planning to have a child, she should consult her doctor before using this medicine.
Ryaltris should not be used during pregnancy unless the doctor considers it appropriate.
If the patient is taking Ryaltris, the doctor will discuss with her whether she should breastfeed, taking into account the benefits of treatment and the benefits of breastfeeding for the child. Both should not be done simultaneously.

Driving and operating machinery
Very rarely, patients may experience dizziness, somnolence, fatigue, or drowsiness. If these symptoms occur, the patient should not drive or operate machinery. Be aware that alcohol consumption may worsen these symptoms.

Ryaltris contains benzalkonium chloride
The medicine contains 0.02 mg of benzalkonium chloride per dose. Benzalkonium chloride may cause irritation or swelling inside the nose, especially if used for a prolonged period.

3. How to use Ryaltris

This medicine should always be used exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure,
you should consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Adults and adolescents (aged 12 years and older)
The recommended dose is two sprays into each nostril in the morning and evening.
Use in children under 12 years of age
This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.
Method of administration
The nasal spray is for intranasal use only.
Carefully read the instructions and use as directed.
Shake the bottle well for at least 10 seconds before each use.
When not in use, the purple protective cap must always be securely placed over the white spray nozzle.
Ryaltris nasal spray bottle

Preparing the nasal spray bottle

1. Shake the bottle well for at least 10 seconds, then remove the purple protective cap (see Figure 1).

2. If the spray is being used for the first time, prime the bottle by pressing down on the pump dispenser several times into the air.
3. Hold the nasal spray bottle firmly in an upright position. Place your index and middle fingers on either side of the spray nozzle (on the finger grips), while supporting the ridged base of the bottle with your thumb.
4. Pointing the nozzle away from you, press the pump dispenser 6 times until a fine, uniform mist is produced (see Figure 2).

5. The pump dispenser is now primed and ready for use.
6. If the spray has not been used for 14 days or longer, shake the bottle well and re-prime by pressing the pump dispenser 2 times until a uniform mist is produced.

How to use the nasal spray

1. Before each use (morning and evening), shake the bottle well for at least 10 seconds.
2. Gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils.
3. Hold the bottle firmly with your index and middle fingers on either side of the spray nozzle (on the finger grips), while supporting the ridged base of the bottle with your thumb.
4. Close one nostril with your finger and gently insert the spray nozzle into the other nostril, directing it slightly outward toward the side of the nose (see Figure 3).

5. Tilt your head slightly forward and quickly press the pump dispenser at the finger grips to activate the spray.
6. While spraying, gently inhale through your nose, then exhale through your mouth (see Figure 4).

7. Repeat the above steps to administer a second spray into the same nostril.
8. Repeat the steps to administer 2 sprays into the other nostril.
9. To prevent contamination (blockage) of the pump dispenser, after each use, gently wipe the spray nozzle with a clean, dry tissue or cloth (see Figure 5).
10. While holding the pump dispenser, replace the protective cap firmly until you hear a distinct click (see Figure 6).

Cleaning the nasal spray bottle
If the pump dispenser becomes blocked or dirty, perform the following steps:

• Remove the pump dispenser by gently pulling it upward (see Figure 7). Remove the purple protective cap and soak the pump dispenser in warm water.
• Do not unblock the spray nozzle by inserting a needle or any other sharp object, as this may damage the pump dispenser and result in incorrect dosing of the medicine.
• After soaking the pump dispenser for 15 minutes, rinse it and the purple protective cap with warm water and allow them to dry completely.
• Replace the purple protective cap onto the nozzle, then reattach the pump dispenser firmly onto the bottle.
• After completing the cleaning procedure, refer to the section "Preparing the nasal spray bottle" above and re-prime the bottle by spraying twice. Replace the purple protective cap. The Ryaltris nasal spray is now ready for use.
• If necessary, repeat the cleaning steps.

Use of more than the recommended dose of Ryaltris
It is unlikely that any problems will occur, but if you are concerned or if the patient has used higher than recommended doses for a prolonged period, you should contact your doctor.
If corticosteroids are used for a long time or in high doses, they may rarely have an adverse effect on the patient's hormonal system. In children, they may affect growth and development.
Missed dose of Ryaltris
Use the nasal spray as soon as you remember, then continue using it at your regular time. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Stopping Ryaltris treatment
It is very important that the patient uses the nasal spray regularly. Do not stop treatment, even if symptoms improve, unless advised by your doctor.
If you have any further questions about the use of this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Immediate allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions may occur after using this medicine.
These reactions can be severe. Ryaltris must be discontinued and immediate medical help sought
if the patient experiences symptoms such as swelling of the face, tongue or throat;
difficulty swallowing; hives; wheezing or difficulty breathing.

Common (may affect fewer than 1 in 10 people):

• bitter taste in the mouth
• nosebleeds
• mild irritation inside the nose

Uncommon (may affect fewer than 1 in 100 people):

• dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• dryness of the nose
• dryness of the mouth
• abdominal pain
• nausea
• fatigue

Rare (may affect fewer than 1 in 1,000 people):

• bacterial vaginosis (bacterial vaginal infection)
• anxiety, depression, insomnia
• somnolence, migraine
• dry eye syndrome, blurred vision, eye discomfort
• ear pain
• sore throat
• sneezing
• throat irritation
• constipation
• tongue pain
• swelling and ulceration inside the nose

Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data):

• increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma) and (or) cataract causing visual disturbances
• damage to the nasal septum separating the nasal cavities
• breathing difficulties and (or) wheezing
• respiratory tract infections

If this medicine is used in high doses for a prolonged period, systemic side effects (affecting the whole body) may occur. The likelihood of such effects is considerably lower when steroids are administered as a nasal aerosol compared to oral administration. These effects may vary between individual patients.
Intranasal steroids may affect the normal production of hormones in the body, particularly if used in high doses over a long period. In children and adolescents, this adverse effect may result in slower growth.

Reporting of side effects
If any side effects occur, including any not listed in this leaflet, inform a doctor, pharmacist or nurse. Side effects can also be reported directly to the Department for Monitoring of Adverse Drug Reactions, Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products, Al. Jerozolimskie 181C, 02-222 Warsaw, Tel: +48 22 49 21 301, Fax: +48 22 49 21 309, Website: https://smz.ezdrowie.gov.pl.
Reporting side effects helps provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store the medicine Ryaltris

Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging.
The expiry date refers to the last day of the stated month.
Do not freeze.
The bottle should be used within 2 months after first opening.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Ryaltris contains

• The active substances are mometasone furoate (in the form of mometasone furoate monohydrate) and olopatadine (in the form of olopatadine hydrochloride). Each delivered dose (dose leaving the dispenser) contains mometasone furoate monohydrate equivalent to 25 micrograms of mometasone furoate and olopatadine hydrochloride equivalent to 600 micrograms of olopatadine.
• Other components are: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, disodium hydrogen phosphate heptahydrate, sodium chloride, benzalkonium chloride solution, glycerol, disodium edetate, polysorbate 80, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, and water for injections.

What Ryaltris looks like and contents of the pack
Ryaltris is a white, homogeneous suspension.
Ryaltris is supplied as a white HDPE bottle with a metering pump and a PP applicator, placed in a cardboard box.
The dispenser is protected by a violet HDPE cap.
Pack size available:
30 ml bottle containing 240 doses.
For more detailed information, please contact the marketing authorisation holder or the parallel importer.
Marketing Authorisation Holder in France, the country of export:
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals s.r.o.
Hvezdova 1716/2b
140 78 Prague 4
Czech Republic
Manufacturer:
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals s.r.o.
Fibichova 143
566 17 Vysoke Myto
Czech Republic
Parallel Importer:
InPharm Sp. z o.o.
ul. Strumykowa 28/11
03-138 Warsaw
Poland
Repackaged in:
InPharm Sp. z o.o. Services sp. k.
ul. Chełmżyńska 249
04-458 Warsaw
Poland
Marketing Authorisation Number in France, the country of export: 34009 302 405 9 5
Parallel Import Authorisation Number: 376/25
This medicinal product is authorised in the European Economic Area countries under the following names:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands,
Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden - RYALTRIS