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Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection

Risperidone (25mg)

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Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection is used in the treatment of schizophrenia (a mental disorder that can result in hallucinations or delusions and also adversely affects a person’s ability to think and behave) and mania.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 29 Apr 2026 | 01:02 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Risperidone (25mg)

Marketer

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. 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. This medication should not 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 upper respiratory tract infection, insomnia, depression, anxiety, vomiting, nausea, and headache. Initially, this medicine may cause a sudden drop in blood pressure when you change positions, so it is better to rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. 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 Risperdal Consta Injection

Benefits of Risperdal Consta Injection

Mania
Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably.

Treatment of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability, feelings and behavior become abnormal. Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts, behavior and enhances the quality of life.

Side effects of Risperdal Consta Injection

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 Risperdal Consta

Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Parkinsonism
Drowsiness
Sedation
Vomiting
Nausea
Depression

How to use Risperdal Consta Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Risperdal Consta Injection works

Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.

Quick tips

Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection helps treat schizophrenia and mania.
It may cause less weight gain, sedation, and heart problems as compared to other similar medicines.
It may take 4-6 weeks to notice any medication effects. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
It may cause increase in weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, and fat. Eat healthy, exercise, and monitor your levels regularly.
Inform your doctor if you experience any abnormal movements or restlessness.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart diseases as Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection can increase your risk of irregular heartbeat.
Do not stop taking Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection 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

Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection in patients with liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

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

Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Domperidone with Risperidone.

Severe

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Haloperidol (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Hydroxyzine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Risperidone.

Frequently asked questions

Can Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection be given in patients with dementia?

Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection should not be used in elderly people with dementia or memory loss. It is seen that patients with dementia, when taking Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection, are seen to have increased mortality. You should immediately consult a doctor if the patient taking Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection develops slurred speech, sudden change in mental state, sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arms or legs. This can be a symptom of stroke or paralysis. Do consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Can I take antifungal medication while taking Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection?

Do consult your doctor before taking any medication while you are on Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection. There are some antifungal medicines like itraconazole and ketoconazole which can increase the levels of Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection in the blood, thereby increasing the effect of this medicine. This can further multiply the risk of side effects of this medication. Therefore, your doctor will either suggest other antifungal medicines or will adjust the dose of Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection accordingly.

Can Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection cause sleep disturbances?

Yes, Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection can commonly cause sleep disturbances. There are reports that this medicine causes insomnia or decreased sleep in some patients. On the contrary, in a few patients, it may cause increased sleep and somnolence (drowsiness) which can affect the day to day activity. Consult your doctor if you experience any such side effects and follow the direction as given.

Can Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection cause increased blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, there are chances that Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection can cause an increase in blood sugar levels. It may also increase the appetite, causing weight gain which may further increase the risk of getting diabetes. Consult your doctor before start taking this medication especially if you already have high blood sugar.

Can Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection affect the menses in women?

Yes, there are chances that while taking Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection, you could experience menstrual irregularities. You may even experience a delay in your menses or even absence of menses. So, you should report your doctor in case you experience any problems while taking this medication and follow the directions as advised.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyridopyrimidines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

NEURO CNS

Action Class

Atypical Antipsychotics

References

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Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Risperidone. [Updated 2019 Oct 23]. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
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Once A Month

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Once A Week

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Once A Day

20%

What are you using Risperdal Consta Injection for?

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100%

How much was the improvement?

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Average

33%

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Marketer details

Name: Janssen Pharmaceuticals
Address: Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Risperdal Consta Injection

Benefits of Risperdal Consta Injection

Side effects of Risperdal Consta Injection

How to use Risperdal Consta Injection

How Risperdal Consta Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Haloperidol (Oral Route)

Hydroxyzine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection be given in patients with dementia?

Can I take antifungal medication while taking Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection?

Can Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection cause sleep disturbances?

Can Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection cause increased blood sugar or diabetes?

Can Risperdal Consta 25mg Injection affect the menses in women?

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