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Paliperidone (6mg)

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Psycodon 6mg Tablet is used to treat schizophrenia and mania. It works by helping to restore the balance of certain natural chemicals in the brain, which improves mood, thinking, and behavior, and reduces symptoms like hallucinations or delusions.

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General Information

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Paliperidone (6mg)

Marketer

Crescent Therapeutics Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Psycodon 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor and if you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. However, discontinue this medicine immediately if you experience Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS), characterized by fever, muscle rigidity, and altered consciousness.

Some common side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, anxiety, increased heart rate and tremor. It also causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

You should be cautious if you are using this medicine as it may increase the risk of developing diabetes, so it is better to monitor glucose regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine.

Uses of Psycodon Tablet

Benefits of Psycodon Tablet

Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Psycodon 6mg Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Psycodon 6mg Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Side effects of Psycodon Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Psycodon

Abnormal involuntary movements
Dizziness
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
Sleepiness
Tremors
Cogwheel rigidity
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

How to use Psycodon Tablet

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. Psycodon 6mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Psycodon Tablet works

Psycodon 6mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.

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Quick tips

Take it in the morning, preferably at the same time every day.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Psycodon 6mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may cause an increase in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides (fat). Eat healthy, exercise, and monitor your levels regularly.
Monitor your blood sugar regularly as Psycodon 6mg Tablet can affect blood sugar levels.
Do not stop taking Psycodon 6mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause a worsening of symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Psycodon 6mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Psycodon 6mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Psycodon 6mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Psycodon 6mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Psycodon 6mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Psycodon 6mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with end-stage kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Psycodon 6mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Psycodon 6mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Psycodon with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Amiodarone with Paliperidone.

Life-threatening

Escitalopram Oxalate (Oral Route)

Do not consume Escitalopram Oxalate with Paliperidone.

Life-threatening

Haloperidol (Oral Route)

Do not consume Haloperidol with Paliperidone.

Life-threatening

Ondansetron (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ondansetron with Paliperidone.

Life-threatening

Iloperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Iloperidone with Paliperidone.

Frequently asked questions

Is paliperidone the same as risperidone?

Paliperidone gets converted to risperidone in the body and thus exerts similar actions

Is Psycodon 6mg Tablet a narcotic?

No, Psycodon 6mg Tablet is not a narcotic

Is Psycodon 6mg Tablet an atypical antipsychotic?

Yes, Psycodon 6mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic

How is Psycodon 6mg Tablet metabolized?

Psycodon 6mg Tablet is metabolized to its active metabolite risperidone by the CYP family of metabolizing enzymes

Does Psycodon 6mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, Psycodon 6mg Tablet is known to cause weight gain

Does Psycodon 6mg Tablet cause erectile dysfunction?

Psycodon 6mg Tablet may cause priapism (prolonged and/or painful erection), which may contribute to erectile dysfunction. Please follow your doctor's advice regarding its use

How long does Psycodon 6mg Tablet stay in your system?

Oral Psycodon 6mg Tablet may take 5 days to clear off from your body/system, whereas the injection may take around 4 to 8 months to clear off from your body/system.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyridopyrimidines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

References

Stahl SM, editor. Paliperidone. In: Stahl's Essential Pschopharmacology: Prescriber's Guide. 5th ed. New York, New York: Cambridge University Press; 2014. pp. 503-508.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1047-48.
Paliperidone. High Wycombe, Bucks: Janssen-Cilag Ltd.; 2007 [revised 13 Sep. 2018]. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Paliperidone. Vacaville, California: ALZA Corporation; 2006. [Accessed 25 Mar 2019] (online) Available from:
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Paliperidone. [Updated 2018 Oct 31]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Paliperidone. High Wycombe, Bucks: Janssen-Cilag Ltd.; 2012 [revised 13 Sep. 2018]. [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 25 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Paliperidone. Titusville, NJ: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2025. [Accessed 11 Jul. 2025] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Crescent Therapeutics Ltd
Address: SCO-58, 59, Sector-17D Chandigarh-160017

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Country of origin: India
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Psycodon Tablet

Benefits of Psycodon Tablet

Side effects of Psycodon Tablet

How to use Psycodon Tablet

How Psycodon Tablet works

All substitutes for Psycodon 6mg Tablet

Palica OD 6mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Escitalopram Oxalate (Oral Route)

Haloperidol (Oral Route)

Ondansetron (Oral Route)

Iloperidone (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Is paliperidone the same as risperidone?

Is Psycodon 6mg Tablet a narcotic?

Is Psycodon 6mg Tablet an atypical antipsychotic?

How is Psycodon 6mg Tablet metabolized?

Does Psycodon 6mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Does Psycodon 6mg Tablet cause erectile dysfunction?

How long does Psycodon 6mg Tablet stay in your system?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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