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Dr Reddy’s rolls out generic Alzheimer’s drug

The company’s Rivastigmine Tartrate Capsules are the generic version of Novartis’ Exelon Capsules.

Exelon is a cholinesterase inhibitor which helps in treating mild to moderate dementia in patients with Alzheimer or Parkinson disease.

Dr Reddy’s Rivastigmine tartrate capsules 1.5mg, 3mg, 4.5mg and 6mg strengths are available in 60 count bottles.