Exelon-5 TM
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Active ingredients: rivastigmine
Brand name
(ARTG)
: EXELON PATCH 5 rivastigmine 4.6mg/24 hours transdermal drug delivery system sachetDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
EXELON / PROMETAX is indicated for the treatment of patients with mild, moderate and severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Drug delivery system, transdermal
- Transdermal
- Circular 5 cm2 transdermal drug delivery system, beige backing film, bi-layer adhesive matrix and an oversized rectangular over-lapping release liner with dimples. The backing layer is labelled with "Exelon Patch 5 (rivastigmine) and AMCX."
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 transdermal drug delivery systems pack
- 7 transdermal drug delivery systems pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient rivastigmine
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
