Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Risperidone
Drug Class
Psycholeptics; Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics And Sedatives
Chemical Class
Benzoxazole
ATC Code
N05AX08
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Raze?
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 626.05
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 626.05 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 626.05
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Risperidone, and what they are not.You pay Rs 246 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Oridone
60ml 1mg
Rs 380Rs 380/unit
Lowest price per unitNo DRAP alertsORGANIC PHARMACEUTICALS
Risperiget
60Ml 1Mg
Rs 489.25Rs 489.25/unit
GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Vepridone
60ml 1mg
Rs 760Rs 760/unit
No DRAP alertsGenetics Pharmaceuticals 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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