Risperidone Long-Acting Injection Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Risperidone injection is used for the treatment of schizophrenia and sometimes bipolar disorder. Long-acting formulations are given to patients who need consistent antipsychotic treatment and may have difficulty taking daily oral medication. It helps control symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, mood changes, and disorganized thinking.

Risperidone injection is made from the active pharmaceutical ingredient risperidone, an atypical antipsychotic compound that works by affecting dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. Long-acting injectable versions use specialized delivery systems that release the medicine slowly over time.

The main trade names include Risperdal Consta, Perseris, Uzedy, and Rykindo, along with several regional brand names depending on the country and manufacturer.

Risperdal Consta is manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals (a Johnson & Johnson company). Perseris is produced by Indivior. Uzedy is developed by Teva Pharmaceuticals in collaboration with Medincell. Rykindo is produced by Luye Pharma Group. In India and other markets, various pharmaceutical manufacturers produce risperidone long-acting injections under licensed or local brands.

The generic name is risperidone.

Major brand names include Risperdal Consta, Perseris, Uzedy, and Rykindo.

Risperidone injections are manufactured in multiple countries depending on the brand, including the United States, European Union countries, China, and India, under approved pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities that comply with regulatory standards such as US FDA, EMA, and other national authorities.

The microsphere powder is mixed with its diluent just before injection, using the supplied kit, and injected into the deltoid or gluteal muscle every 2 weeks.

The microspheres release little drug for about 3 weeks, so oral risperidone covers the first 3 weeks.

At 2–8 °C; it can be kept at room temperature for up to 7 days before use.