FDA OKs 1st Alzheimer's Skin Patch. Once-Daily Exelon Patch Also Approved to Treat Mild to Moderate Parkinson's Disease Dementia Exelon and Exelon patch (Rivastigmine) is a prescription drug for dementia. Side effects include weight loss, headache, stomach pain, and dizziness. Dosage, uses, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information are provided. INDICATIONS. EXELON ® PATCH (rivastigmine transdermal system) is a prescription medicine used to treat mild, moderate, and severe memory problems (dementia) associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Exelon Patch (rivastigmine transdermal system) is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. Exelon is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. Exelon is not a cure for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. The use of Exelon in in patients under 18 years of age is not recommended. INDICATIONS. EXELON ® PATCH (rivastigmine transdermal system) is a prescription medicine used to treat mild, moderate, and severe memory problems (dementia) associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Exelon Patch: La rivastigmine appartient à la famille des médicaments appelés inhibiteurs de la cholinestérase. On l’utilise pour traiter les symptômes des formes légères à modérées de la maladie d’Alzheimer. Exelon is used for the treatment of patients with mild to moderately severe Alzheimer’s dementia, a progressive brain disorder that gradually affects memory, intellectual ability and behaviour. Rivastigmine (sold under the trade name Exelon among others) is a acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's. 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.