Risperdal
Risperidone 1mg, 2mg, 3mg and 4mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A benzisoxazole antipsychotic.
- Category
- Mental Health
- Active ingredient
- Risperidone
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 1 · 2 · 3 · 4mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Risperdal on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia · Bipolar Disorder
- Alternative names
- Risnia
- Therapeutic class
- Second-Generation Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Benzisoxazole
- Known off-label uses
- autism spectrum disorder
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to risperidone
- Precautions and warnings
- may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; avoid alcohol
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; tachycardia; hyperprolactinaemia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Janssen
- Onset time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
- levodopa; other antipsychotics
- Age restrictions
- Dose adjustment required for elderly and paediatric populations.
Serious side effects
tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Risperidone 1mg, 2mg, 3mg and 4mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. A benzisoxazole antipsychotic.
Mechanism of action
This agent acts as an atypical antipsychotic. It works by blocking dopamine d2 and serotonin 5-ht2a receptors in the brain, which helps rebalance neurotransmitters, managing symptoms of psychosis and mood disturbances.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks; discuss with clinician. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Risperdal is the primary brand name for risperidone, a medication used to manage symptoms associated with Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. Other brand names for the same active ingredient include Risnia. Supplied as a tablet in strengths of 1, 2, 3, 4mg.
Buying Risperdal online
Generic risperidone, often manufactured in India, provides an affordable alternative to the original Janssen medication. Reliable treatment outcomes in Singapore and Malaysia are best achieved under the care of a local medical practitioner.
What you will receive
Risperdal is the originator brand name, made by Janssen. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Janssen and do not ship the original Risperdal.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Risperidone) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.