Risperdal
Formulated to alleviate psychotic and manic behaviour to support cognitive organisation and target emotional balance.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Risperidone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 1mg · 2mg · 3mg · 4mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Risperdal, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Risperdal vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Risperdal details
- Alternative names
- risperidone
- Therapeutic class
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Known off-label uses
- tourette's syndrome; obsessive-compulsive disorder adjunct
- Contraindications
- dementia-related psychosis; severe cardiovascular disease
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; weight gain; headache
- Moderate side effects
- akathisia; increased appetite; elevated prolactin
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Janssen Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Fluoxetine; Paroxetine; Carbamazepine
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; stroke in elderly, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate psychotic and manic behaviour to support cognitive organisation and target emotional balance.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises central dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, rebalancing hyperactive neural networks.
Age restrictions
Approved for children over five years, adolescents, and adults based on indication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Potential neonatal withdrawal symptoms. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Risperdal is the originator brand name, made by Janssen Pharmaceuticals. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Janssen Pharmaceuticals.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Risperidone is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.