Respidon 4 Tablet [Risperidone (4mg)]

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Respidon 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Respidon 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : UNSAFE

Respidon 4 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Respidon 4 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Respidon 4 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Respidon 4 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Respidon 4 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Respidon 4 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Respidon 4 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Respidon 4 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Respidon 4 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Benzisoxazole Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: NEURO CNS

Treatment of Mania|Treatment of Schizophrenia

Store below 30?C

Q. Is Respidon 4 Tablet good for anxiety?::: Few studies suggest that low doses of Respidon 4 Tablet can be used for anxiety. However, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. The doctor will suggest the exact dose by weighing the possible benefits and risks associated with this medicine. Take the medication as advised by the doctor and follow the instructions as provided.| Q. Can Respidon 4 Tablet cause psychosis?::: Respidon 4 Tablet is used to treat conditions like psychosis and schizophrenia. The chances of developing medicine-induced psychosis are rare with Respidon 4 Tablet. However, in a few specific conditions, there are chances where Respidon 4 Tablet can worsen the psychiatric condition, although it is rare. Do consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement or worsening of symptoms.| Q. Can Respidon 4 Tablet cause weight gain?::: Yes, Respidon 4 Tablet can cause significant weight gain. You should monitor your weight regularly and if there is significant weight gain then you should report your doctor immediately.| Q. Can I drive vehicles while taking Respidon 4 Tablet?::: Respidon 4 Tablet sometimes can cause dizziness, tiredness, and vision problems which can affect the ability of a person to drive and use heavy machines. Hence, the patients on Respidon 4 Tablet are advised not to drive or operate machinery without consulting the doctor. | Q. Can I take my medicines for epilepsy while taking Respidon 4 Tablet?::: You should not stop taking your anti-epileptic medicines while taking other medications. Some antiepileptic medications like Carbamazepine, phenytoin may alter the blood levels of Respidon 4 Tablet and therefore special caution should be ensured while taking these medications. The dose of Respidon 4 Tablet should be adjusted as needed while taking along with antiepileptic drugs. If you start or stop taking such medicines you may need a different dose of Respidon 4 Tablet.