Rivastigmine
Anticholinesterases
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- Drug class
- Anticholinesterases
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral, Transdermal
- Markets covered
- 4
- Products on record
- 152
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 1,182
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Rivastigmine is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor [1]. It is approved for the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type [1]. Rivastigmine is also indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson's disease [1].
In the market, rivastigmine is available under various brand names, including Exelon [1]. Between [Date] and [Date], there were 1,182 adverse event reports associated with rivastigmine [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events in this period included death, hallucination, fall, drug ineffective, and confusional state [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 106 | May 29, 2026 |
| CA Canada | Health Canada | 36 | July 15, 2025 |
| EU European Union | EMA | 7 | May 13, 2026 |
| US United States | FDA | 3 | May 8, 2024 |
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
106 products
Uses
Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s dementia. Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderately severe dementia in patients with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.
How to take
CACanada· Health Canada
36 products
Uses
JAMP
Rivastigmine Capsules (rivastigmine capsules) is indicated for: • The symptomatic treatment of patients with mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type. • JAMP Rivastigmine Capsules is indicated for the symptomatic treatment of patients with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease, and mild to moderate dementia, with onset at least 2 years after the initial diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, and in whom other causes of dementia have been ruled out.
Rivastigmine capsule has not been studied in controlled clinical trials for longer than 6 months. JAMP Rivastigmine Capsules should only be prescribed by (or following consultation with) clinicians who are experienced in the diagnosis and management of dementia.
1 Pediatrics Pediatrics (< 18 years of age): No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for pediatric use. 2 Geriatrics Geriatrics (≥ 65 years of age): Dose escalation in patients >85 years old should proceed with caution.
EUEuropean Union· EMA
7 products
Uses
Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s dementia. Symptomatic treatment of mild to moderately severe dementia in patients with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease.
How to take
USUnited States· FDA
3 products
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE EXELON PATCH is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor indicated for treatment of: • Mild, moderate, and severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type (AD). 1 ) • Mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
1 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. 2 Parkinson’s Disease Dementia EXELON PATCH is indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease (PDD).
How to take
Drug interactions
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Sources & citations
- [1]MHRA (UK) · PL204160239 · revised May 29, 2026
- [2]Health Canada (DPD) · 02552256 · revised July 15, 2025
- [3]European Medicines Agency · EMEA/H/C/001182 · revised May 13, 2026
- [4]FDA DailyMed · 07c12e14-bbd5-4e… · revised May 8, 2024 [PDF]
- [5]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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