Exelon Patch 5

Exelon patch 5 active ingredients

Exelon Patch contains the active substance "rivastgmine", a cholinesterase inhibitor that helps treat Alzheimer's disease by increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain.

Exelon patch uses

Exelon patch is used to treat:

• Alzheimer's disease.

• Relieve symptoms of moderate or severe dementia associated with Parkinson's disease.

 

It is used specifically for patients who do not have access to the drug orally or do not fit them.

How to use the Exelon patch?

• The use of Exelon patch 5 should be under the supervision of a doctor.

• Exelon patches are placed once a day on the skin, which is dry and hairless, in the top or lower back, chest, or upper arm.

• It is not recommended to apply an Exelon patch on the thigh or abdomen, because it affects the bioavailability of the active substance.

• The Exelon patch should be replaced with a new one after 24 hours.

• Exelon patches are not used on inflamed, red, or wounded skin.

• Exelon patches should be avoided in the same skin place for 14 days to avoid skin irritation.

• If the Exelon patch falls, another new one must be placed for the rest of the day.

• Exelon Patch can be used throughout your day normally, even during a shower or hot weather.

• Exelon patches should not be exposed to high temperatures for a long time, such as a sauna or excessive exposure to sunlight.

• Hands should be washed with soap and water after placing or removing the Exelon patch.

Exelon Patch side effects

• Anorexia.

• anxiety.

• Depression.

• Insomnia.

• headache.

• dizziness.

• Nausea and vomiting.

• Diarrhea.

• Weight loss.

• Urinary tract infection.

• Urinary incontinence.

Exelon contraindications

Exelon patches are not used in the case of:

• Allergy to the active substance Rivastigmine.

• The patch has previously caused allergic contact dermatitis when used.