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Generic name: Modafinil
Strength: 200 mg per tablet
Standard: USP (United States Pharmacopeia)
Drug class: CNS stimulant-like (eugeroic)
Dosage form: Oral tablet

✅ What it is used for (human use)

Prescribed to treat:

• Narcolepsy

• Shift work sleep disorder

• Obstructive sleep apnea (adjunct)

⚙ How it works

• Promotes wakefulness by affecting dopamine & hypothalamic pathways

• Improves alertness and focus

�� How to take

• Usually 200 mg once daily

• Morning for narcolepsy/OSA

• 1 hour before shift for night workers

⚠ Common side effects

• Headache

• Nausea

• Nervousness

• Insomnia

�� Serious warnings

• Risk of severe rash (rare)

• Psychiatric effects (anxiety, hallucinations)

• Reduces effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives

• Possible dependence

�� Do NOT use if you

• Have heart conditions

• Have history of mental illness (without medical advice)

• Are pregnant unless approved

�� Storage

Store below 25°C, dry, away from light.

Prescription medicine in many countries.

Product name: Artvigil-150
Generic name: Armodafinil
Strength: 150 mg tablet
Therapeutic class: Wakefulness-promoting agent

Overview

Artvigil-150 contains armodafinil, a medicine that improves wakefulness and alertness in people with excessive daytime sleepiness. It acts on brain chemicals that regulate the sleep–wake cycle, helping you stay awake and focused.

Uses / Application

Prescribed for:

• Narcolepsy

• Obstructive sleep apnea (as an add-on for daytime sleepiness)

• Shift work sleep disorder

How it Works

Armodafinil stimulates certain brain pathways related to alertness and attention, promoting mental wakefulness without acting like typical stimulants.

Dosage

• Usually one tablet once daily, in the morning (or before work shift for shift-work disorder)

• Take with or without food, as advised by a doctor

• Not a substitute for adequate sleep

Common Side Effects

Headache, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, anxiety, insomnia.

Warnings

• Use cautiously in heart disease, liver problems, or mental health conditions

• May reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives

• Avoid alcohol

• Prescription use only

Storage

Store below 25°C, away from light and moisture.

Modafinil Tablets IP 200 mg is a wakefulness-promoting medicine used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by certain sleep disorders. It helps improve alertness, concentration, and daytime performance.

Composition:
Each tablet contains Modafinil IP 200 mg.
Excipients: q.s.

Usage / Indications:

• Narcolepsy

• Sleep apnea–related daytime sleepiness

• Shift work sleep disorder

Dosage:
As prescribed by the doctor, usually taken once daily in the morning or before work shift.

Shelf Life:
Generally 36 months from the date of manufacture (check pack for expiry).

Storage Conditions:
Store below 30°C. Protect from moisture and light.

Precautions:

• May cause headache, nervousness, or insomnia

• Avoid alcohol

• Use caution in heart, liver, or psychiatric disorders

• Not to be used without prescription