| Active substance(s) | Rivastigmine |
| Country of admission | gb |
| Marketing authorisation holder | Novartis Europharm Ltd. |
| ATC Code | N06DA03 |
| Pharmacological groups | Anti-dementia drugs |
The active substance of Exelon is rivastigmine.
Rivastigmine belongs to a class of substances called cholinesterase inhibitors.
Exelon is used for the treatment of memory disorders in patients with Alzheimer?s disease. It is also used for the treatment of dementia in patients with Parkinson?s disease.
If you have not taken Exelon for several days, do not take the next dose until you have talked to your doctor.
The use of Exelon in children and adolescents (age below 18 years) is not recommended.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Exelon should not be given at the same time as other medicines with similar effects to Exelon. Exelon might interfere with anticholinergic medicines (medicines used to relieve stomach cramps or spasms, to treat Parkinson?s disease or to prevent travel sickness).
If you have to undergo surgery whilst taking Exelon, tell your doctor before you are given any anaesthetics, because Exelon may exaggerate the effects of somemuscle relaxants during anaesthesia.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. It is preferable to avoid the use of Exelon during pregnancy, unless clearly necessary.
You should not breast-feed during treatment with Exelon.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Your doctor will tell you whether your illness allows you to drive vehicles and use machines safely. Exelon may cause dizziness and somnolence, mainly at the start of treatment or when increasing the dose. If you feel dizzy or sleepy, do not drive, use machines or perform any tasks that require your attention.
One of the inactive ingredients in Exelon oral solution is sodium benzoate. Benzoic acid is a mild irritant to the skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Always take Exelon exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Your doctor will tell you what dose of Exelon to take.
- Treatment usually starts with a low dose.
- Your doctor will slowly increase your dose depending on how you respond to the treatment. - The highest dose that should be taken is 6.0 mg twice a day.
Your doctor will regularly check if the medicine is working for you. Your doctor will also monitor your weight whilst you are taking this medicine.
If you have not taken Exelon for several days, do not take the next dose until you have talked to your doctor.
- Tell your caregiver that you are taking Exelon.
- To benefit from your medicine, take it every day.
- Take Exelon twice a day, in the morning and evening, with food.
1. Preparing the bottle and syringe Take the syringe out of its protective case. Push down and turn the child resistant cap to open bottle. 2. Attaching the syringe to the bottle Push the nozzle of the syringe into the hole in the white stopper. 3. Filling the syringe Pull the plunger upwards until it reaches the right mark for the dose that your doctor has prescribed. 4. Removing bubbles Push down and pull up the plunger a few times to get rid of any large bubbles. A few tiny bubbles are not important and will not affect your dose in any way. Check the dose is still correct. Then, remove the syringe from the bottle. 5. Taking your medicine Swallow your medicine straight from the syringe. You can also mix your medicine with water in a small glass. Stir and drink all of the mixture.
6. After using the syringe Wipe the outside of the syringe with a clean tissue. Then, put the syringe back in its protective case. Put the child resistant cap back on the bottle to close it.
If you take more Exelon than you should
If you accidentally take more Exelon than you should, inform your doctor. You may require medical attention. Some people who have accidentally taken too much Exelon have experienced feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), diarrhoea, high blood pressure and hallucinations. Slow heartbeat and fainting may also occur.
If you forget to take Exelon
If you find you have forgotten to take your dose of Exelon, wait and take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Like all medicines, Exelon can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
You may have side effects more often when you start your medicine or when your dose is increased. Usually, the side effects will slowly go awayas your body gets used to the medicine.
The frequencies are defined as:
Very common (affects more than 1 patient in 10)
Common (affects 1 to 10 patients in 100)
Uncommon (affects 1 to 10 patients in 1,000)
Rare (affects 1 to 10 patients in 10,000)
Very rare (affects less than 1 patient in 10,000)
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
Very common
- Feeling dizzy
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach problems such as feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting), diarrhoea
Common Anxiety Sweating Headache Heartburn Weight loss Stomach pain Feeling agitated Feeling tired or weak Generally feeling unwell Trembling or feeling confused
Uncommon Depression Difficulty in sleeping Fainting or accidentally falling Changes in how well your liver is working
Rare Chest pain Rash, itching Fits seizures Ulcers in your stomach or intestine
Very rare High blood pressure Urinary tract infection Seeing things that are not there hallucinations Problems with your heartbeat such as fast or slow heartbeat Bleeding in the gut shows as blood in stools or when being sick Inflammation of the pancreas the signs include serious upper stomach pain, often with feeling sick nausea or being sick vomiting The signs of Parkinsons disease get worse or getting similar signs such as stiff muscles, difficulty in carrying out movements
Not known
- Being violently sick (vomiting) that can cause tearing of the tube that connects your mouth with your stomach (oesophagus)
- Dehydration (losing too much fluid)
- Liver disorders (yellow skin, yellowing of the whites of eyes, abnormal darkening of the urine or unexplained nausea, vomiting, tiredness and loss of appetite)
- Aggression, feeling restless
- Uneven heartbeat
These patients have some side effects more often. They also have some additional side effects:
- Trembling
Common Anxiety Feeling restless Slow heartbeat Difficulty in sleeping Too much saliva and dehydration Unusually slow movements or movements you cannot control The signs of Parkinsons disease get worse or getting similar signs such as stiff muscles, difficulty in carrying out movements
- Uneven heartbeat and poor control of movements
- Fever
- Severe confusion
If you get any of these side effects, contact your doctor as you may need medical assistance.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use Exelon after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not store above 30°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Store in an upright position.
Use Exelon oral solution within 1 month of opening the bottle.
Exelon oral solution is supplied as 50 ml or 120 ml of a clear, yellow solution (2.0 mg/ml base) in an amber glass bottle with a child-resistant cap, foam liner, dip tube and self aligning plug. The oral solution is packaged with an oral dosing syringe in a plastic tube container.
Marketing Authorisation holder
Novartis Europharm Limited
Wimblehurst Road
Horsham
West Sussex, RH12 5AB
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
Novartis Pharma S.A.S.
26, rue de la Chapelle
F-68333 Huningue
France
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:
BelgiëBelgiqueBelgien Novartis Pharma N.V. TélTel 32 2 246 16 11 LuxembourgLuxemburg Novartis Pharma GmbH TélTel 49 911 273 0
Novartis Pharma Services Inc. . 359 2 489 98 28 Magyarország Novartis Hungária Kft. Pharma Tel. 36 1 457 65 00
eská republika Novartis s.r.o. Tel 420 225 775 111 Malta Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel 356 2298 3217
Danmark Novartis Healthcare AS Tlf 45 39 16 84 00 Nederland Novartis Pharma B.V. Tel 31 26 37 82 111
Deutschland Novartis Pharma GmbH Tel 49 911 273 0 Norge Novartis Norge AS Tlf 47 23 05 20 00
Eesti Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel 372 66 30 810 Österreich Novartis Pharma GmbH Tel 43 1 86 6570
Novartis Hellas A.E.B.E. 30 210 281 17 12 Polska Novartis Poland Sp. z o.o. Tel. 48 22 375 4888
España Novartis Farmacéutica, S.A. Tel 34 93 306 42 00 Portugal Novartis Farma - Produtos Farmacêuticos, S.A. Tel 351 21 000 8600
France Novartis Pharma S.A.S. Tél 33 1 55 47 66 00 România Novartis Pharma Services Romania SRL Tel 40 21 31299 01
Ireland Novartis Ireland Limited Tel 353 1 260 12 55 Slovenija Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel 386 1 300 75 50
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Italia Novartis Farma S.p.A. Tel 39 02 96 54 1 SuomiFinland Novartis Finland Oy PuhTel 358 010 6133 200
Novartis Pharma Services Inc. 357 22 690 690 Sverige Novartis Sverige AB Tel 46 8 732 32 00
Latvija Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel 371 67 887 070 United Kingdom Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd. Tel 44 1276 698370
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Last updated on 24.08.2023
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