Risodil

Adults:

Psychoses: 2 mg in 1 to 2 divided doses on the first day, then 4 mg in 1 to 2 divided doses on the second day (slower titration is appropriate in some patients). The usual dose range is 4 to 6 mg daily. Doses above 10 mg daily should be used only if the benefit is considered to outweigh the risk (maximum 16 mg daily). Elderly patients, or those with hepatic or renal impairment, should start with 1 mg daily in two divided doses, increased in steps of 1 to 2 mg twice daily. Not recommended for children under 15 years. Mania: Initially 2 mg once daily, increased if necessary in steps of 1 mg daily. The usual dose range is 1 to 6 mg daily. Elderly patients, or those with hepatic or renal impairment, should start with 1 mg daily in two divided doses, increased in steps of 1 to 2 mg twice daily. Schizophrenia: Risperidone should generally be started at 1 mg BID (twice daily), with increases in increments of 1 mg BID on the second and third day, as tolerated, to reach a target dose of 3 mg BID by the third day. Further dosage adjustments, if indicated, should generally be made at intervals of not less than 1 week. When dosage adjustments are necessary, small increments or decrements of 1 to 2 mg are recommended.