Thursday, October 27, 2016

Exelon


Exelon is a brand name of rivastigmine, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):


EXELON (rivastigmine - film, extended release; transdermal)



  • Manufacturer: NOVARTIS

    Approval date: July 6, 2007

    Strength(s): 4.6MG/24HR, 9.5MG/24HR [RLD]

EXELON (rivastigmine tartrate - capsule; oral)



  • Manufacturer: NOVARTIS

    Approval date: April 21, 2000

    Strength(s): EQ 1.5MG BASE [RLD][AB], EQ 3MG BASE [AB], EQ 4.5MG BASE [AB], EQ 6MG BASE [AB]

EXELON (rivastigmine tartrate - solution; oral)



  • Manufacturer: NOVARTIS

    Approval date: April 21, 2000

    Strength(s): EQ 2MG BASE/ML [RLD]

Has a generic version of Exelon been approved?


A generic version of Exelon has been approved by the FDA. However, this does not mean that the product will necessarily be commercially available - possibly because of drug patents and/or drug exclusivity. The following products are equivalent to Exelon and have been approved by the FDA:


rivastigmine tartrate capsule; oral



  • Manufacturer: DR REDDYS LABS INC

    Approval date: October 31, 2007

    Strength(s): EQ 1.5MG BASE [AB], EQ 3MG BASE [AB], EQ 4.5MG BASE [AB], EQ 6MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: SUN PHARM INDS

    Approval date: October 22, 2007

    Strength(s): EQ 1.5MG BASE [AB], EQ 3MG BASE [AB], EQ 4.5MG BASE [AB], EQ 6MG BASE [AB]


  • Manufacturer: WATSON LABS

    Approval date: January 8, 2008

    Strength(s): EQ 1.5MG BASE [AB], EQ 3MG BASE [AB], EQ 4.5MG BASE [AB], EQ 6MG BASE [AB]

Note: No generic formulation of the following products are available.


  • rivastigmine - film, extended release; transdermal

  • rivastigmine tartrate - solution; oral

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Exelon. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.




Related Patents


Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.




  • Phenyl carbamates
    Patent 4,948,807
    Issued: August 14, 1990
    Inventor(s): Rosin; Marta W. & Chorev; Michael & Tashma; Zeev
    Assignee(s): Proterra AG
    Phenyl carbamates of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.5 are as defined in the claims, are useful as pharmaceuticals.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • August 14, 2012
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DEMENTIA
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      Drug substance




  • Phenyl carbamate
    Patent 5,602,176
    Issued: February 11, 1997
    Inventor(s): Enz; Albert
    Assignee(s): Sandoz Ltd.
    The (S)-N-ethyl-3-[(1-dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-methyl-phenylncarbamate in free base or acid addition salt form is useful as pharmaceutical, particularly for systemic transdermal administration.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • February 11, 2014
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DEMENTIA
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      Drug substance
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      Drug product


    • February 11, 2014
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      Patent use: TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER'S DEMENTIA




  • TTS containing an antioxidant
    Patent 6,316,023
    Issued: November 13, 2001
    Inventor(s): Asmussen; Bodo & Horstmann; Michael & Kopke; Kai & Tiemessen; Henricus L. G. M. & Dinh; Steven Minh & Gargiulo; Paul M.
    Assignee(s): Novartis AG
    LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme GmbH
    Pharmaceutical composition comprising (S)-N-ethyl-3-[1-dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-methyl-phenyl-carbamate in free base or acid addition salt form and an antioxidant. Said pharmaceutical compositions may be delivered to a patient using a transdermal delivery device.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 8, 2019
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      Drug product




  • TTS containing an antioxidant
    Patent 6,335,031
    Issued: January 1, 2002
    Inventor(s): Bodo; Asmussen & Michael; Horstmann & Kai; Köpke & Henricus L. G. M.; Tiemessen & Steven Minh; Dinh & Paul M.; Gargiulo
    Assignee(s): Novartis AG
    LTS Lohmann Therapie-Systeme GmbH Co. KG
    Pharmaceutical composition comprising (S)-N-ethyl-3-[1-dimethylamino)ethyl]-N-methyl-phenyl-carbamate in free base or acid addition salt form and an anti-oxidant. Said pharmaceutical compositions may be delivered to a patient using a transdermal delivery device.
    Patent expiration dates:

    • January 8, 2019
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      Drug product



Related Exclusivities

Exclusivity is exclusive marketing rights granted by the FDA upon approval of a drug and can run concurrently with a patent or not. Exclusivity is a statutory provision and is granted to an NDA applicant if statutory requirements are met.

  • Exclusivity expiration dates:
    • July 6, 2010 - NEW DOSAGE FORM

See also...

  • Exelon Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
  • Exelon Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Exelon Patch Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Exelon Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Exelon Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Exelon Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Exelon Transdermal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Exelon AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
  • Rivastigmine Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Rivastigmine Patch Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Rivastigmine Solution Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
  • Rivastigmine Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Rivastigmine transdermal Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
  • Rivastigmine Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Rivastigmine Transdermal Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
  • Rivastigmine AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)

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