Risperidone
(Risperdal® , Risperidone)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
Yes
Available as a liquid?
Yes
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Yes - orodispersible tablets
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended. Use orodispersible or liquid preparation as first choice.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Risperidone
Usual formulation brand names
Risperdal®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
No
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
500micrograms, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg orodispersible tablets
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
25mg, 37.5mg, 50mg powder and solvent for prolonged release injection
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Licensed
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed formulation available
Liquid strengths
1mg/ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes some check with other manufacturers
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Current resources suggest that it is likely to be safe to administer the liquid via enteral feeding tubes, however this is an unlicensed use of the medication. Clinicians should refer to specialist resources for advice on how to administer this medication via enteral feeding tubes.
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