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Rivastigmine 1.5mg Capsules
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About Rivastigmine 1.5mg Capsules
Buy Rivastigmine 1.5 mg Capsules online. Each capsule contains 1.5 mg of rivastigmine (as rivastigmine hydrogen tartrate), a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease. It contains the same active ingredient as the reference brand Exelon. In the USA, UK and Australia it is a prescription medicine, so a valid prescription is needed for your order. See today's price above and add it to your cart.
The 1.5 mg capsule is the starting dose, taken twice a day with meals. It helps with memory, thinking and day-to-day activities but does not cure the disease. Approved uses and legal status differ between countries, so this page covers the USA, UK, Australia, the UAE and Russia.
Product Information
- Product Name
- Rivastigmine 1.5 mg Capsules
- Active Ingredient
- Rivastigmine (as rivastigmine hydrogen tartrate)
- Strength
- 1.5 mg per capsule
- Dosage Form
- Capsule
- Route of Administration
- Oral
- Drug Class
- Cholinesterase inhibitor (anti-dementia)
- Pack Size
- shown on the product page
- Reference Brand
- Exelon
- Legal Status UK
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Legal Status USA
- Prescription only
- Legal Status Australia
- Prescription only (Schedule 4)
Reference Brand and Generic Options
The reference (original) brand of rivastigmine is Exelon, developed by Novartis, available as capsules, an oral solution and a skin patch. Rivastigmine capsules are also sold as generic products and under other brand names.
Compare the strength, manufacturer and packaging on your product. Exelon capsules come in 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg and 6 mg strengths, so check that the strength matches your prescription.
Rivastigmine 1.5 mg Availability by Country
- United States: rivastigmine capsules (reference brand Exelon) are prescription medicines for mild to moderate Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease dementia.
- United Kingdom: rivastigmine capsules, including Exelon, are prescription-only medicines (POM) for mild to moderately severe Alzheimer's dementia and Parkinson's disease dementia.
- Australia: rivastigmine is a prescription-only (Schedule 4) medicine. Follow the label of the pack you receive.
- United Arab Emirates: we deliver to the UAE. Delivery options and cost are shown at checkout.
- Russia: rivastigmine is sold locally as Exelon (Экселон). We deliver to Russia; delivery options and cost are shown at checkout.
Buy Rivastigmine 1.5mg Capsules Online
Ordering Rivastigmine 1.5mg Capsules takes a few minutes:
- Choose your pack and add it to your cart.
- A prescription is required. Upload it at checkout or on the Upload prescription page. Our pharmacist checks it before dispatch.
- Check out securely with one of the payment options shown.
- We dispatch your order. Delivery options and the estimated delivery time are shown at checkout for your country.
Questions before you order? Message a pharmacist on WhatsApp or call the support line shown on this page.
Delivery, Payment and Returns
- Delivery: we deliver to the USA, UK, Australia, the UAE, Russia and many other countries. Options and the estimated delivery time are shown at checkout.
- Shipping cost: calculated at checkout for your country.
- Payment: the available payment options are shown at checkout.
- Prescription: required for this medicine. Our pharmacist checks it before dispatch.
- Returns and cancellations: orders cannot be cancelled once placed; refunds follow our Shipping, Returns and Refunds policy.
- Support: WhatsApp and phone support from a pharmacist.
How it works
Rivastigmine is a cholinesterase inhibitor. In Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease dementia, the brain has too little acetylcholine, a chemical messenger important for memory and thinking. Rivastigmine blocks the enzymes that break acetylcholine down, so more of it is available. This can help with memory, thinking and daily activities, but it does not cure or stop the underlying disease.
Uses
Alzheimer's disease: rivastigmine capsules are used for mild to moderately severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
Parkinson's disease dementia: they are also used for mild to moderate dementia associated with Parkinson's disease.
Starting dose: the 1.5 mg strength is the first step of treatment and is also the dose to restart from if treatment has been stopped for more than a few days.
Dosage and how to take it
The UK product information describes starting at 1.5 mg twice a day, taken with morning and evening meals. After at least two weeks, if it is well tolerated, the dose may be raised to 3 mg twice a day, then 4.5 mg and 6 mg twice a day, with at least two weeks between each step. The maximum is 6 mg twice a day (12 mg a day). The US label describes the same steps.
Starting with 1.5 mg: a 1.5 mg capsule is taken twice a day, in the morning and the evening with food. Do not increase the dose yourself. Your prescriber raises it only after at least two weeks, if you tolerate it well. Always follow the leaflet in the pack and the advice of your prescriber or pharmacist.
Storage Instructions
Store the capsules in their original pack below 30°C, following any instructions on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children and do not use after the expiry date.
Possible side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Stomach pain or indigestion
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Sweating
- Tremor or agitation
Seek urgent medical help for fainting or a very slow heartbeat, black or bloody stools, vomiting blood, severe or persistent vomiting, a seizure, or swelling of the face, lips or throat. Tell your doctor if you lose weight or cannot eat or drink, because dehydration can follow severe vomiting.
Safety
Talk to a doctor first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking other medicines, or have a medical condition.
- Starting dose: always start at the lowest dose. If you stop for more than a few days, do not restart at your old dose; restart at 1.5 mg twice a day and build up again.
- Take with food: taking capsules with meals reduces nausea and vomiting.
- Heart rhythm: rivastigmine can slow the heart. Use with caution in sick sinus syndrome, heart block or if you take beta blockers.
- Stomach ulcers and bleeding: it can increase stomach acid, so tell your doctor if you have ulcers or take NSAIDs.
- Asthma and lung disease: use with caution in asthma or COPD.
- Seizures and urinary problems: tell your doctor if you have epilepsy or difficulty passing urine.
- Parkinson's disease: tremor or stiffness can worsen in some people. Report any changes.
- Other medicines: anticholinergic medicines work against rivastigmine, and it can increase the effect of some muscle relaxants used in surgery. Tell any doctor or dentist you take it.
- Weight: your weight may be checked regularly, as loss of appetite and weight loss are common.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding: it is not intended for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Allergy: do not use if you are allergic to rivastigmine or other carbamate medicines, or any ingredient.
- Driving: dizziness and drowsiness can occur. Ask your doctor whether it is safe for you to drive.
This page provides general product information and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Rivastigmine is a prescription medicine and must be used only as directed by your prescriber. Follow the official product information and the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Last Updated: October 28, 2026
FAQs
What is rivastigmine 1.5 mg used for?
It is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease, according to UK and US product information. It helps with memory, thinking and daily activities but does not cure the disease.
What is the reference brand of rivastigmine?
The reference (original) brand is Exelon, developed by Novartis, which is also available as a patch and oral solution. Rivastigmine is also sold as generic capsules. Always check the strength and manufacturer on the pack you receive.
Do I need a prescription for rivastigmine?
Yes. In the USA, UK and Australia, rivastigmine is a prescription medicine. Upload your prescription at checkout or on the Upload prescription page, and our pharmacist will check it before dispatch.
How do I buy rivastigmine 1.5 mg capsules online?
Choose your pack, add it to your cart and check out securely. Because a prescription is required, upload it at checkout or on the Upload prescription page. Our pharmacist checks it before dispatch, and you can follow your order from your account.
Why do I start rivastigmine at 1.5 mg?
Starting at 1.5 mg twice a day lets the body adapt and reduces nausea, vomiting and dizziness. The dose is raised slowly, usually after at least two weeks. Do not skip steps unless your prescriber advises.
How many rivastigmine 1.5 mg capsules do I take?
The UK product information describes one 1.5 mg capsule twice a day with morning and evening meals. Your prescriber raises the dose in steps. Follow your own prescription and ask your pharmacist if unsure.
Why do I take rivastigmine with food?
Taking the capsules with breakfast and the evening meal reduces nausea and vomiting, which are the most common side effects. Swallow the capsules whole with a drink.
What if I miss rivastigmine for several days?
If treatment is stopped for more than a few days, do not restart at your usual dose. Restart at 1.5 mg twice a day and build up again, as directed by your prescriber, to reduce side effects.
Does rivastigmine cause weight loss?
Loss of appetite and weight loss are common. Your weight may be checked regularly. Tell your doctor if you lose weight or cannot eat or drink properly.
How long does rivastigmine take to work?
Any benefit appears gradually over weeks to months, and the dose is built up slowly. It helps symptoms but does not cure the disease. Your doctor will review how well it is working.
Which countries do you deliver to?
We deliver to the USA, UK, Australia, the UAE, Russia and many other countries. Delivery options and the estimated delivery time for your country are shown at checkout before you pay.
Can I return or cancel my order?
Orders cannot be cancelled once placed, and refunds follow our Shipping, Returns and Refunds policy. Please check your order details carefully before you confirm it.
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