Exelon 6 mg Capsule

Exelon 6 mg Capsule contains 6 mg of rivastigmine in each capsule. It belongs to the cholinesterase inhibitor class and is used to help manage symptoms of mild to moderate dementia related to Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson’s disease dementia, as directed by a doctor. This Exelon 6 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine and should be used exactly as prescribed. Because it is a higher-strength capsule, it is generally chosen after a doctor has assessed tolerability to lower strengths.

How it works: Rivastigmine works by blocking enzymes that break down acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in memory and thinking. In capsule form, Exelon 6 mg Capsule delivers this medicine by mouth so it can help support communication between nerve cells.

Exelon 6 mg Capsule is one of the higher strengths in the Exelon capsule range, alongside Exelon 1.5 mg Capsule, Exelon 3 mg Capsule, and Exelon 4.5 mg Capsule. It is not meant for a first try in most people; doctors may choose Exelon 6 mg Capsule after lower doses have been tolerated and a stronger maintenance dose is needed. Compared with lower strengths, it may be more likely to cause stomach-related side effects, so careful dose selection matters.

• Mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
• Dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease
• Symptom management prescribed by a clinician
• Maintenance treatment after lower-strength rivastigmine capsules

• Swallow Exelon 6 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it.
• Take it with food to help reduce nausea and stomach upset.
• Take it at the same times each day if your doctor has prescribed twice-daily dosing.
• If you miss a dose, take the next dose at the regular time unless your doctor tells you otherwise; do not double up.
• If you have been off rivastigmine for several days, ask your doctor before restarting, because the dose may need to be lowered again.

Each Exelon 6 mg Capsule provides 6 mg of rivastigmine per capsule. How often it is taken and whether it is the right dose depends on your diagnosis and how well you tolerate treatment; a doctor may prescribe it as part of a twice-daily regimen, with the total daily amount limited by the prescriber’s instructions. Do not change the dose on your own, especially because this is a higher-strength capsule.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Rivastigmine may include:

• Nausea, which may be more noticeable with the 6 mg capsule
• Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Dizziness
• Tremor or weakness

• Exelon 6 mg Capsule is a higher-strength rivastigmine capsule and should only be used if a clinician has determined the dose is appropriate.
• Use caution if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, slow pulse, ulcers, asthma, COPD, seizures, or urinary problems.
• Tell your doctor if you are losing weight or cannot keep food or fluids down, because these problems can worsen with rivastigmine.
• Alcohol may increase dizziness or stomach upset.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or fainting, so be careful when driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your clinician about all medicines you take, especially anticholinergic drugs, beta blockers, and other medicines that affect the heart or nervous system.

• Beta blockers such as metoprolol or atenolol
• Anticholinergic medicines such as oxybutynin, benztropine, or diphenhydramine
• Other medicines that slow the heart rate
• NSAIDs or aspirin may increase bleeding risk in some people with ulcers
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness and nausea

Store Exelon 6 mg Capsule at room temperature in its strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.