RISPERDAL Tablets are not scored and are not intended to be split. Splitting unscored RISPERDAL Tablets is not recommended due to the inability to assure the intended dosage in each fragment.
Can you cut risperidone tablets?
You can take risperidone with or without food. You can cut or crush the regular tablet. But don't cut or crush the disintegrating tablet.
Is 0.5 mg of risperidone a lot?
The optimum dose is 0.5 mg twice daily for most patients. Some patients, however, may benefit from doses up to 1 mg twice daily. Risperidone tablets should not be used more than 6 weeks in patients with persistent aggression in Alzheimer's dementia.
What happens if risperidone is crushed?
The tablet will quickly dissolve and can be swallowed with or without liquid. Do not chew or crush the tablet. Your doctor will probably start you on a low dose of risperidone and gradually increase your dose to allow your body to adjust to the medication.
Can risperidone be dissolved in water?
Risperidone is a white to slightly beige powder. It is practically insoluble in water, freely soluble in methylene chloride, and soluble in methanol and 0.1 N HCl.
How fast does risperidone dissolve?
A total of 66.7% of subjects rated the 4-mg RD risperidone tablets as "acceptable, but could be improved," while 85.7% rated the lower-dose RD risperidone tablets as "good." The median time to complete disintegration of the RD risperidone tablet was 38.0 seconds.
Can risperidone be dissolved in tea?
Do not mix the risperidone liquid with cola or tea. It may take up to several weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve.
What can I mix risperidone with?
Take your dose alone or mix your dose with low-fat milk, orange juice, water, or coffee just before taking. Do NOT mix the solution with cola, carbonated beverages, or tea. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food.
How do you give risperidone liquid?
A starting dose of 0.25 mg twice daily is recommended. This dosage can be individually adjusted by increments of 0.25 mg twice daily, not more frequently than every other day, if needed. The optimum dose is 0.5 mg twice daily for most patients. Some patients, however, may benefit from doses up to 1 mg twice daily.
Can risperidone be broken in half?
General. You can take risperidone with or without food. You can cut or crush the regular tablet. But don't cut or crush the disintegrating tablet.