Description
Exelon 6 mg capsules are a prescription medication used to manage mild to moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. By increasing a key brain chemical (acetylcholine), the medication helps nerve cells communicate better, which can temporarily slow cognitive decline and improve memory, awareness, and daily function. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Physical Description & Composition
- Appearance: Exelon 6.0 mg hard capsules are typically orange and red capsules, printed with “EXELON” and “6 mg” in red ink.
- Active Ingredient: Each capsule contains rivastigmine (as the hydrogen tartrate salt).
Usage Details
- Dosage Range: Dosage is usually started at 1.5 mg twice a day and is gradually increased based on patient tolerance up to the maximum maintenance dose of 6 mg twice a day (12 mg per day)
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