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These highlights do not include all the information needed to use risperidone tablets safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for risperidone tablets.Risperidone Tablets USP, for oral useInitial U.S. Approval: 1993
Medication labelWhy this: Advisory · dailymed-prescription
Risperidone tablets are indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. Efficacy was established in 4 short-term trials in adults, 2 short-term trials in adolescents (ages 13 to 17 years), and one long-term maintenance trial in adults [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. Monotherapy Risperidone tablets are indicated for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder. Efficacy was established in 2 short-term trials in adults and one short-term trial in children and adolescents (ages 10 to 17 years)[see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. Adjunctive Therapy Risperidone tablets adjunctive therapy with lithium or valproate is indicated for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder. Efficacy was established in one short-term trial in adults [see Clinical Studies (14.3)]. Risperidone tablets are indicated for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder, including symptoms of aggression towards others, deliberate self-injuriousness, temper tantrums, and quickly changing moods. Efficacy was established in 3 short-term trials in children and adolescents (ages 5 to 17 years) [see Clinical Studies (14.4)].
- generic_name
- risperidone
- product_names
- RISPERIDONE
- ndc
- 63187-439, 27241-004, 63187-439-30, 63187-439-60, 63187-439-90
- group
- drugs
- license
- us-gov-pd
- attribution
- Courtesy of the National Library of Medicine
- reviewed
- 2026-09-18
- language
- en