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Mometasone and olopatadine nasal

Generic name: mometasone and olopatadine nasal [ moe-MET-a-sone-and-OH-loe-PAT-a-deen ]
Brand name: Ryaltris
Dosage form: nasal spray (25 mcg-665 mcg/inh)
Drug classes: Nasal antihistamines and decongestants, Nasal steroids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Dec 8, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is mometasone and olopatadine nasal?

Mometasone and olopatadine nasal is used to treat seasonal allergy symptoms in people who are at least 12 years old.

Mometasone and olopatadine nasal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Mometasone and olopatadine nasal side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Mometasone and olopatadine nasal may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

Steroid medicine can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using mometasone and olopatadine nasal.

Although the risk of serious side effects is low when mometasone and olopatadine nasal is used in the nose, side effects can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream. Tell your doctor if you have possible signs of long-term steroid use:

Common side effects of mometasone and olopatadine nasal may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Mometasone / olopatadine nasal side effects (more detail)

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use mometasone and olopatadine nasal if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How should I use mometasone and olopatadine nasal?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

The usual dose of mometasone and olopatadine is 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

Do not spray mometasone and olopatadine nasal in your eyes or mouth. Mometasone and olopatadine nasal is for use only in your nose.

Shake the nasal spray well just before each use. Before your first use, prime the nasal spray pump by spraying the medicine 6 times into the air until a fine mist appears. If the nasal spray has not been used for longer than 14 days, prime it by spraying the medicine 2 times into the air until a fine mist appears.

See your doctor regularly to check your symptoms and for side effects while using mometasone and olopatadine nasal.

Throw away the medicine after you have used 240 sprays, even if there is still medicine left in the bottle.

Store mometasone and olopatadine nasal in an upright position at room temperature.

Mometasone and olopatadine nasal dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

2 sprays in each nostril twice a day

Use: For the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Rhinitis:

12 years or older: 2 sprays in each nostril twice a day

Use: For the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis

Detailed Mometasone / olopatadine nasal dosage information

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.

An overdose of mometasone and olopatadine nasal is not expected to produce life threatening symptoms. Long term use of high doses can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

Overdose symptoms of olopatadine nasal may include feeling agitated or restless and then drowsy.

What should I avoid while using mometasone and olopatadine nasal?

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroid medicine.

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries.

Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.

What other drugs will affect mometasone and olopatadine nasal?

Using mometasone and olopatadine nasal with other drugs that make you drowsy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before using opioid medication, a sleeping pill, a muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety or seizures.

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect mometasone and olopatadine nasal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Mometasone / olopatadine nasal drug interactions (more detail)

Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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