Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Risperidone
Drug Class
Psycholeptics; Antipsychotics, Anxiolytics, Hypnotics And Sedatives
Chemical Class
Benzoxazole
ATC Code
N05AX08
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Recept?
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 209
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 20.9 per unit
~10% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 209
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 232.98
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Risperidone, and what they are not.You pay Rs 97 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Raze
1Mg
Rs 111.8Rs 11.18/unit
Lowest price per unitBelow approved ceilingGLITZ PHARMA
Wizen
1mg
Rs 130.4Rs 13.04/unit
Below approved ceilingWERRICK PHARMACEUTICALS
Buzon
1mg
Rs 147.3Rs 14.73/unit
Below approved ceilingNABIQASIM INDUSTRIES
Mytodone
1mg
Rs 171Rs 17.1/unit
Below approved ceilingHORIZON PHARMACEUTICALS
Risperiget
1mg
Rs 180.5Rs 18.05/unit
Below approved ceilingGETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN
Oridone
1Mg
Rs 180.5Rs 18.05/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsORGANIC PHARMACEUTICALS
Persch
1Mg
Rs 114Rs 19/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN
Xiton
1mg
Rs 190Rs 19/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsAGP PHARMA
Vepridone
1mg
Rs 190Rs 19/unit
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsGenetics Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Neoris
1mg
Rs 217.6Rs 21.76/unit
Below approved ceilingAMARANT HEALTHCARE
Isrip
1mg
Rs 167.24
No DRAP alertsPOPULAR CHEMICAL WORKS (PVT) LTD.
Orsidon
1mg
Rs 221.59
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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