Risperidone (Page 12 of 13)

Instructions For Use

risperiDONE Oral Solution USP, 1 mg/mL

Read these Instructions for Use before you start using risperiDONE oral solution and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.

Important information you need to know before taking risperiDONE Oral Solution:

Take risperiDONE Oral Solution exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.
Each 1 mL contains 1 mg of risperiDONE oral solution.
Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist to show you how to measure your prescribed dose using the oral dosing syringe.
Always use the oral dosing syringe that comes with risperiDONE oral solution. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you lose or damage the oral dosing syringe, or if your carton does not come with one.
risperiDONE oral solution can be taken directly from the oral dosing syringe or mixed with water, coffee, orange juice, or low-fat milk. Do not mix risperiDONE oral solution with cola or tea.

Each risperiDONE Oral Solution USP, 1 mg/mL carton contains:

1 bottle of risperiDONE oral solution
1 oral dosing syringe
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Gather and check supplies:

Gather the risperiDONE oral solution bottle and oral dosing syringe.
Check the expiration date on the bottle. Do not use the bottle of risperiDONE oral solution if the expiration date has passed.
Check your dose in mLs as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Find this mL marking on the plunger of the oral dosing syringe. If your dose is more than 3 mL, you will need to divide your dose. Follow the instructions given to you by your healthcare provider or pharmacist on how to divide your dose.

Preparing a dose of risperiDONE Oral Solution

Step 1. Place the risperiDONE oral solution bottle on a flat surface. Push down on the cap while turning it to the left (counterclockwise) to open the bottle.

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Step 2. Push the plunger of the oral dosing syringe all the way down.

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Figure 2

Step 3. With the bottle in an upright position, fully insert the oral dosing syringe into the opening of the bottle.

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Step 4. Withdraw the prescribed dose of risperiDONE oral solution from the bottle. Hold down the barrel of the oral dosing syringe with one hand. With your other hand, slowly pull the plunger up until you reach the mL markings on the plunger for the prescribed dose.

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Figure 4

Step 5. Remove the oral dosing syringe from the bottle by holding the outer barrel and pulling straight up. Be careful not to push down on the plunger during this step.

Check the oral dosing syringe for air bubbles. If you see air bubbles, slowly push the plunger all the way down to return the oral solution into the bottle. Then repeat Step 4 to withdraw the prescribed dose.

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Figure 5

Step 6. risperiDONE oral solution can be mixed with a drink or taken directly from the oral dosing syringe.

Mix the dose of risperiDONE oral solution with water, coffee, orange juice, or low-fat milk. Stir well and drink all of the mixture right away to ensure the full dose is taken.
See Figure 6a.

Do not mix risperiDONE oral solution with cola or tea.

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Figure 6a

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To take the risperiDONE oral solution dose directly from the oral dosing syringe, place the tip of the oral dosing syringe into the mouth and toward the cheek. Slowly push the plunger all the way down to gently release all of the medicine in the oral dosing syringe. Do not squirt or forcefully push the medicine into the back of the throat. See Figure 6b.
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Figure 6b

Step 7. Place the cap back on the risperiDONE oral solution bottle and turn the cap to the right (clockwise) to close the bottle.

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Figure 7

Step 8. Rinse the oral dosing syringe with water after each use.

Remove the plunger from the oral dosing syringe barrel.
Rinse the oral dosing syringe barrel and plunger with water and let them air dry.
When the oral dosing syringe barrel and plunger are dry, put the plunger back into the oral dosing syringe barrel for the next use.

Do not throw away the oral dosing syringe.

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Figure 8

Storing risperiDONE oral solution:

Store risperiDONE oral solution between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP controlled Room Temperature.]
Do not freeze risperiDONE oral solution. Protect from light.
Keep risperiDONE oral solution and all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Revised March 2022

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