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What is risperidone prolonged-release injection (Risperdal Consta) used for?

Name: What is risperidone prolonged-release injection (Risperdal Consta) used for?
Published: 2026-11-08T02:00:28.292Z

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Risperdal Consta (risperidone prolonged-release injection) is used for maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in patients currently stabilised with oral antipsychotics.

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RISPERDAL CONSTA 25 mg powder and solvent for prolonged-release suspension for injectionJanssen-Cilag Ltd (a Johnson & Johnson Company) · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 41Document updated 8 September 2022

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