How should I use rivastigmine transdermal?
Do not take rivastigmine capsules or oral liquid at the same time you are wearing the skin patch.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not take by mouth. The transdermal patch is for use only on the skin.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.
Apply the patch to clean, dry, and hairless skin. Do not use on broken or irritated skin. Press the patch firmly into place for about 30 seconds to make sure it sticks. You may leave the patch on while bathing, showering, or swimming.
Remove the skin patch after 24 hours and replace it with a new one. Always remove an old patch before putting on a new one.
Do not wear more than one rivastigmine patch at a time. Using extra skin patches will not make the medication more effective.
If a patch falls off, apply a new patch and wear it for the rest of the day. Change the patch at your usual time the next day.
Choose a different place on your body to wear the patch each time you put on a new one. Do not use the same skin area twice within 14 days.
Always wash your hands after removing the patch.
After removing a patch, fold it in half so it sticks together and throw it away in a place where children or pets cannot get to it. A used skin patch could be fatal to a child or pet who accidentally chews on the patch. Seek emergency medical attention if this happens.
It may take up to 4 weeks before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the patches as directed.
If you need surgery, tell your surgeon you currently use this medicine.
If you stop using rivastigmine for any reason, do not restart the medicine without talking to your doctor first. You may need to start with a lower dose.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep each patch in its foil pouch until you are ready to use it.