Χώρα: Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο
Γλώσσα: Αγγλικά
Πηγή: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Risperidone
Sandoz Ltd
N05AX08
Risperidone
1mg/1ml
Oral solution
Oral
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 04020100; GTIN: 5050650019063
OBJECT 1 RISPERIDONE 1MG/ML ORAL SUSPENSION Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 19-Dec-2017 | Sandoz Limited 1. Name of the medicinal product Risperidone 1 mg/ml oral solution 2. Qualitative and quantitative composition 1 ml oral solution contains 1 mg risperidone. Each 100 ml vial contains 100 mg risperidone. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1 3. Pharmaceutical form Oral solution Risperidone 1 mg/ml oral solution is a clear and colourless solution. 4. Clinical particulars 4.1 Therapeutic indications Risperidone is indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. Risperidone is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe manic episodes associated with bipolar disorders. Risperidone is indicated for the short-term treatment (up to 6 weeks) of persistent aggression in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's dementia unresponsive to non-pharmacological approaches and when there is a risk of harm to self or others. Risperidone is indicated for the short-term symptomatic treatment (up to 6 weeks) of persistent aggression in conduct disorder in children from the age of 5 years and adolescents with subaverage intellectual functioning or mental retardation diagnosed according to DSM-IV criteria, in whom the severity of aggressive or other disruptive behaviours require pharmacologic treatment. Pharmacological treatment should be an integral part of a more comprehensive treatment programme, including psychosocial and educational intervention. It is recommended that risperidone be prescribed by a specialist in child neurology and child and adolescent psychiatry or physicians well familiar with the treatment of conduct disorder of children and adolescents. 4.2 Posology and method of administration POSOLOGY Schizophrenia _Adults_ Risperidone may be given once daily or twice daily. Patients should start with 2 mg/day risperidone. The dosage may be increased on the second day to 4 mg. Subsequently, the dosage can be maintained unchanged, or further individualised, if needed. Most patients will benef Διαβάστε το πλήρες έγγραφο