Riscon 4 mg Tablet

Composition of Riscon 4 mg Tablet

Riscon 4 mg Tablet contains Risperidone (4mg). It belongs to the Antipsychotic class of medicines.

Uses of Riscon 4 mg Tablet

Treatment of Mania Treatment of Schizophrenia

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Mania Mania means extremely excited or elevated mood. Riscon 4 Tablet helps calm the mood and relax the nerves. This stabilises the mood and prevents the symptoms of mania from recurring again. Taking Riscon 4 Tablet will ensure that you have a better social life and are able to do daily activities more comfortably. In Treatment of Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a mental disorder in which a person’s thinking ability
• feelings and behavior become abnormal. Riscon 4 Tablet helps restore the chemical imbalances in the brain that are responsible for such changes. It improves thoughts
• behavior and enhances the quality of life. Show More

How Riscon 4 mg Tablet works

Riscon 3mg Tablet is an atypical antipsychotic. It works by affecting the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts and behavior.

How to take Riscon 4 mg 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. Riscon 4 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Riscon 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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause deep drowsiness, a severe fall in blood pressure, abnormal movements and heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Riscon 4 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Riscon are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Parkinsonism
• Drowsiness
• Sedation
• Vomiting
• Increased saliva production
• Cough
• Urinary tract infection

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Riscon 4 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Report any tremor, stiffness, restlessness or uncontrollable movements of the face, tongue or limbs to your doctor promptly — these can become persistent if not addressed. Seek emergency care for high fever with severe muscle stiffness, confusion and sweating. This is rare but life-threatening. These medicines can raise blood sugar, cholesterol and weight. Your doctor will monitor them — keep those appointments. Never stop suddenly; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually. Take care in hot weather — this group affects how your body regulates temperature.

Do not take Riscon if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will assess suitability if you have heart disease, Parkinson's disease or dementia.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and sedatives add to the drowsiness. Tell your doctor about any medicine that affects heart rhythm.

How to store Riscon 4 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Riscon 4 mg Tablet

Riscon 4 Tablet 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 Riscon 4 Tablet 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 Riscon 4 Tablet can increase your risk of irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking Riscon 4 Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ICON PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

NEURO CNS

Drug class:

Antipsychotic

Chemical class:

Pyridopyrimidines