FDA label
What is rivastigmine used for?
The FDA-approved uses of rivastigmine, 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 rivastigmine tartrate (capsule) lists 2 uses: Alzheimer’s Disease; Parkinson’s Disease Dementia.
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Rivastigmine Tartrate, capsule
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (ANDA091689). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Alzheimer’s Disease
Rivastigmine tartrate capsules are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
Parkinson’s Disease Dementia
Rivastigmine tartrate capsules are indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 33e6a772-382d-45f5-9d45-966c07759367, version 3, effective January 16, 2023. NDC 46708-063, one of 38 listings for this product.
Rivastigmine, patch, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Inc. (ANDA209063). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Alzheimer's Disease
Rivastigmine Transdermal System 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
Rivastigmine Transdermal System is indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson's disease (PDD).
Source: DailyMed label, set id b201fe68-b5e5-4a6f-8cf1-069543f03e76, version 7, effective January 15, 2025. NDC 51991-897, one of 19 listings for this product.
Questions
What is rivastigmine used for?
The FDA label for rivastigmine tartrate (capsule) lists 2 uses: Alzheimer’s Disease; Parkinson’s Disease Dementia.
What drug class is rivastigmine?
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.
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