Risperidone
Risperidone (Risperdal) is an antipsychotic medicine used for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. This catalogue lists one product, Risperdal, as tablets.
Key points
- Risperidone is available in this catalogue as Risperdal tablets in strengths from 1mg to 4mg.
- It is listed for schizophrenia, bipolar I disorder and irritability linked to autistic disorder.
- The originator brand is Janssen Pharmaceuticals, with Risperdal the recognised name.
What Risperidone is used for
Risperidone is a prescription antipsychotic. Doctors may prescribe risperidone for Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Disorder. It is also listed for irritability associated with autistic disorder. These uses place it within the Mental Health category. The medicine works by affecting brain chemicals that influence mood and behaviour.
