Prescription Required.
Risperidone is the active ingredient.Specific formulations may contain inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and coatings. Check the product label for a complete list.
Treatment of schizophrenia in adults and adolescents.
Treatment of bipolar I disorder (manic or mixed episodes) in adults.
Treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children and adolescents.
Risp Syp 60ml (Risperidone) is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by blocking dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain, which helps to improve symptoms of psychosis, mania, and irritability.
Store at room temperature, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children. Discard any unused medication according to your pharmacist's or doctor's instructions.
Dosage is determined by your doctor and depends on your condition and response to treatment.
It's available in various forms like tablets, oral solutions, and long-acting injectables.
Never change your dosage without consulting your doctor.
Increased prolactin levels (can cause galactorrhea, amenorrhea, gynecomastia)
Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) like tremors, muscle rigidity, and restlessness (less common with atypical antipsychotics than typical ones)
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) - a rare but serious side effect
Weight gain
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Constipation
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking risperidone, as it can worsen side effects like drowsiness and dizziness.
Risperidone can cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
Consult your doctor before taking risperidone if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant. Risperidone can pass into breast milk.
Use in children is only approved for specific conditions and should be carefully monitored by a doctor.
Dosage adjustments may be necessary for patients with kidney impairment.
Dosage adjustments may be necessary for patients with liver impairment.
Your doctor or pharmacist
The medication's package insert
Reputable medical websites such as the FDA and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
