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Janssen, however, also marketed Risperdal as a treatment for older people with agitation from dementia, which is not an FDA-approved use of the medication. In fact, it can be dangerous for older adults with dementia to take antipsychotics, including Risperdal, and Janssen had to pay a fine for misbranding the drug.
Risperidone (Risperdal). 0.25 mg per day in children weighing less than 44 lb (20 kg); 0.5 mg per day in persons weighing 44 lb or more Effective dose range of 0.5 to 3 mg per day.009 Jun 15;79(12):1104-1107. Risperidone (Risperdal) is a mixed serotonin-dopamine antagonist labeled to treat schizophrenia and mania associated with bipolar I disorder in adults. It was recently approved for the treatment of irritability associated with autistic disorder in children five to 17 years of age.