Sizodon
Sizodon is an atypical antipsychotic medication containing Risperidone. It works by modulating the activity of chemical messengers in the brain, mainly dopamine and serotonin, to improve thoughts, mood, and behavior.
Dosage by Body Weight
Dosage must be individualized and determined strictly by a physician. It is usually started at a low dose and gradually titrated. Do not stop taking this medication abruptly without consulting your doctor.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy have not been established in infants.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not recommended
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Not indicated for this pediatric weight group.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- N/A
- Tracking Notes
- Risperidone is generally only indicated for pediatric patients aged 5 years and older.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 0.25 mg per day
- Frequency
- Once daily or divided into two doses
- Tracking Notes
- Only if prescribed by a specialist for autism-associated irritability in children 5 years or older weighing less than 20 kg.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg per day
- Frequency
- Once daily or divided into two doses
- Tracking Notes
- Standard pediatric starting dose for patients weighing less than 20 kg is 0.25 mg/day, which may be increased to a maintenance dose of 0.5 mg/day after a minimum of 4 days.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Safety and efficacy have not been established in infants. |
| 5-7 kg | Not recommended | N/A | Not indicated for this pediatric weight group. |
| 8-10 kg | Not routine | N/A | Risperidone is generally only indicated for pediatric patients aged 5 years and older. |
| 11-15 kg | 0.25 mg per day | Once daily or divided into two doses | Only if prescribed by a specialist for autism-associated irritability in children 5 years or older weighing less than 20 kg. |
| 16-20 kg | 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg per day | Once daily or divided into two doses | Standard pediatric starting dose for patients weighing less than 20 kg is 0.25 mg/day, which may be increased to a maintenance dose of 0.5 mg/day after a minimum of 4 days. |
Formulation
TabletOral SolutionDispersible Tablet
Purpose
Treatment of schizophrenia, acute manic or mixed episodes associated with Bipolar I Disorder, and irritability associated with autistic disorder in children and adolescents.
Generic Name
RisperidoneScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.