MODAFINIL TABLETS USP 100 MG | ERIMOD -100

Modafinil is a wakefulness-promoting drug used to reduce excessive sleepiness caused by sleep disorders like narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea. It assists people who have irregular sleep patterns in the body, such as shift work, in staying awake. However, it does not cure these sleep disorders and is not going to remove drowsiness. Modafinil is not to be used in overcoming normal feelings of fatigue or to delay sleep in people who do not have sleep disorders.

Modafinil works on neurotransmitters in the brain that are associated with regulating the sleep/wake cycle, but the exact mechanism of its actions is unknown.

How to Use Modafinil Tablets

Before You Start: Read the Medication Guide available from your pharmacist. Consult with your doctor or health advisor if you have any queries.

For Narcolepsy:

• Take modafinil by mouth with or without food as directed.
• Generally, take it once daily in the morning, as directed by your doctor.
• Your doctor may advise splitting the dose with a morning and noon administration if necessary.

For Obstructive Sleep Apnea:

• Take modafinil by mouth, with or without food.
• Continue using these and any other prescribed treatments, such as CPAP machines or oral appliances, unless advised to do otherwise by your doctor.
• Usually taken once daily in the morning as directed.

For Shift Work Sleep Disorder:

• Take modafinil orally with or without food as directed by your physician, usually once a day one hour before the start of your work shift.

Dosage and Regular Use

Your dosage will be determined by your medical condition and its response to the treatment. Take modafinil regularly to derive maximum benefit from it.

Side effects of Modafinil Tablets

Sometimes this medication can cause some side effects. However, these side effects may not persist for a long time and may disappear. In case, you observe side effects such as Headache, Nausea, Nervousness, Anxiety, Dizziness, Insomnia, Indigestion, Diarrhea, Back pain, Runny nose, etc. for a long time then consult with your doctor immediately. 

Precautions

Allergies:

• Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to modafinil, armodafinil or any other allergies.
• Be aware of the inactive ingredients in the product, which can also cause allergies. 

Medical History:

• Tell your doctor about your medical history, particularly if you have the following:  
• Cardiovascular disorders such as enlarged heart, chest pain, irregular heartbeat  
• History of cardiac disorders linked with amphetamines  
• Hypertension  
• Hepatic impairment
• Mental health conditions such as depression, mania, psychosis

Safety Issues:

• Sleep conditions can impair your judgment and reaction time. Even though modafinil keeps you awake, you may still not be well enough to do activities that require you to react quickly. This includes driving.
• Modafinil can cause dizziness. Stay away from drinking alcohol, and avoid taking cannabis since these can make dizziness worse.
• Avoid doing things that require you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects you.
• Tell your doctor or dentist about all medicines and natural health products you are taking before any surgery.

Pregnancy and Birth Control:

• If you are pregnant or might become pregnant, talk to your doctor. Modafinil may cause harm to an unborn baby.
• Discuss nonhormonal forms of birth control with your doctor while taking this medication and for 2 months after your last dose.
• If you become pregnant, notify your doctor right away to discuss the risks and benefits of continuing modafinil.