It is important to make sure that your loved one takes his or her medicine each day.
Following your doctor's treatment advice gives your loved one a chance to keep some of the overall daily functioning for longer.
Apply the Patch in 3 Steps
Each patch is sealed in its own protective pouch. You should only open the pouch when you are ready to apply EXELONPATCH.
Before applying the patch, make sure your loved one's skin is
clean and hairless
free of any powder, oil, moisturizer, or lotion (that could keep the patch from sticking to your skin properly)
free of cuts, rashes, or irritations
STEP 1: Remove patch from the pouch.
Cut the pouch carefully along the dotted line, taking care not to cut EXELONPATCH inside. Then remove the patch from the pouch. EXELON PATCH should not be cut or folded sharply.
STEP 2: Peel off one side of the clear plastic release liner.
Bend the patch slightly to raise the edge of one half of the release liner covering the patch. Then peel off that side of the liner. Avoid touching the sticky part of the patch.
STEP 3: Apply the patch firmly.
Put the sticky side of the patch on the skin (on the upper or lower back; alternatively, on the upper arm or chest).
Then peel off the second side of the release liner and firmly press down on the patch.
Treatment Tip
The application site of EXELONPATCH should be changed every day, not using the same exact spot for at least 14 days. This may help minimize skin irritation that could occur.
Removing EXELONPATCH
To remove the old patch, gently pull at one edge of EXELONPATCH to slowly take it completely off the skin. Fold it together and then discard the patch safely out of the reach and sight of children and pets, as there may be some medicine left over in the patch. Be sure to wash your hands after removing the patch.
