FDA label
What is Exelon used for?
Exelon contains rivastigmine. The FDA-approved uses below are quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label for Exelon lists 2 uses: Alzheimer’s Disease; Parkinson’s Disease Dementia.
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Exelon, patch, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation (NDA022083). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Alzheimer’s Disease
EXELON PATCH is indicated for the treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (AD). Efficacy has been demonstrated in patients with mild, moderate, and severe Alzheimer’s disease.
Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
EXELON PATCH is indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease (PDD).
Source: DailyMed label, set id 07c12e14-bbd5-4ec8-84e4-fbe7b5ba10e0, version 30, effective May 8, 2024. NDC 0078-0501, one of 6 listings for this product.
Questions
What is Exelon used for?
The FDA label for Exelon lists 2 uses: Alzheimer’s Disease; Parkinson’s Disease Dementia.
What drug class is Exelon?
FDA lists rivastigmine in the Cholinesterase Inhibitor established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
More on Exelon
- Is Exelon a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Generic for ExelonFDA Orange Book
- What is Rivastigmine used for?FDA label uses
- Is Rivastigmine a controlled substance?Federal schedule
- Cholinesterase Inhibitors listFDA drug class
- NDC 0078-0501Exelon NDC record
- NDC 0078-0502Exelon NDC record
- NDC 0078-0503Exelon NDC record