Exelon (rivastigmine) in a once-daily PATCH

September 2007

Patients may soon be able to get Exelon (rivastigmine) in a once-daily PATCH for treating dementia in patients with Alzheimer's.

Health Canada is considering it.

The patch works as well as Exelon capsules or oral solution.

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