Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Risperidone
Drug Class
Neuro
Chemical Class
Benzoxazole
ATC Code
N05AX08
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Espidone?
schizophrenia
used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzoxazole
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzoxazole. It belongs to Psychotherapeutic Drugs pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Risperidone is 410.50. Its pKa is 8.2, 3.1.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 mg — 12 hourly
As initial dose. Increase gradually as required.
2
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Risperidone is contraindicated in condition like Hypersensitivity to any component of a product
Important Warnings
Avoid in acute porphyrias, cataract surgery (risk of intra-operative floppy iris syndrome), dehydration, elderly, dementia with Lewy bodies, epilepsy, Parkinsonism, prolactin-dependent tumours, renal, hepatic and cardiovascular disease
Monitor for signs of tardive dyskinesia, withdraw if these occur
Side Effects
Anxietyalopeciaarthralgiadepressionepistaxishypertensioninfectionmalaisemyalgiaoedemarespiratory disorderssleep disorderstoothacheurinary disorderselevated plasma-cholesterol and plasma-triglyceride concentrations
Drug Interactions
Centrally acting drugs
levodopa
dopamine agonists.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless potential benefit outweighs risk
Lactation
Contraindicated, avoid
Storage
Tab, Soln Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 275.5
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 27.55 per unit
~44% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 275.5
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 495.68
ServaidRs 695.1
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Risperidone, and what they are not.You pay Rs 94 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Raze
2Mg
Rs 181.7Rs 18.17/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingGLITZ PHARMA
Wizen
2mg
Rs 256.5Rs 25.65/unit
Below approved ceilingWERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Oridone
2Mg
Rs 266Rs 26.6/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsORGANIC PHARMACEUTICALS
Mytodone
2mg
Rs 275.5Rs 27.55/unit
Below approved ceilingHORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
Buzon
2mg
Rs 285Rs 28.5/unit
Below approved ceilingNABIQASIM INDUSTRIES
Xiton
2Mg
Rs 304Rs 30.4/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsAGP PHARMA
Risperiget
2Mg
Rs 315.9Rs 31.59/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Persch
2Mg
Rs 213.78Rs 35.63/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Zedone
2mg
Rs 296.17
Mass Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Seluzotablets
2mg
Rs 360.08
No DRAP alertsLucky Core Industries Limited
Devidonetablets
2mg
Rs 360.08
No DRAP alertsAKSON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Orsidon
2mg
Rs 360.09
No DRAP alertsSTANDPHARM PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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