Risdil Forte 4mg/2mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Risperidone (4mg) + Trihexyphenidyl (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Risdil Forte 4mg/2mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of schizophrenia, working by modulating the action of certain chemical messengers in the brain that affect thoughts.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Risdil Forte 4mg/2mg Tablet is taken with or without food, preferably at night. 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 advised by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. It is important not to stop this medicine suddenly without talking to the doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
Directions for Use
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. Risdil Forte 4mg/2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medication as it may lower its efficacy.
Breastfeeding Warning
Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
How it works
Risdil Forte 4mg/2mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Risperidone and Trihexyphenidyl. Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic which works by balancing the levels of chemical messengers (dopamine and serotonin) to improve mood, thoughts, and behavior. Trihexyphenidyl is an anticholinergic which works on the nervous system and corrects some of the chemical imbalances that cause Parkinson's disease and certain side effects occurring during antipsychotic treatment.
Quick Tips
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness Maintain good oral hygiene to avoid dry mouth Monitor your levels regularly to avoid weight gain, blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglycerides Do not stop taking Risdil Forte 4mg/2mg Tablet without talking to your doctor first as it may cause worsening of symptoms Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma or trouble passing urine