Modalert 200 Mg Tablets, Composition : Modafinil for Narcolepsy

Modalert 200 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (narcolepsy). It promotes wakefulness and helps you to stay awake. Thereby, reducing the tendency to fall asleep during the day and restoring the normal sleep cycle.

Modalert 200 Tablet may also be used to treat obstructive sleep apnea and shift work sleep disorder. Additionally, it has cognitive-enhancing properties and can aid in increased focus, alertness, and productivity.

Modalert 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time each day to maintain a consistent level in the blood. If you miss any doses, take it as soon as you remember. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. This medication mustn't be stopped suddenly as it may worsen your symptoms.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, nervousness, anxiety, and insomnia (difficulty sleeping). You may also have diarrhea, indigestion, back pain, and a runny nose. However, these side effects are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Serious side effects are rare but may include skin rashes, severe mood changes, and signs of an allergic reaction. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects.

Always remember that this medicine is only used when advised by a doctor as it is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. You should try to get the right amount of sleep every night. Before taking Modalert 200 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys, heart, liver, or have a history of seizures (epilepsy or fits). Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or if you have any suicidal thoughts.

Uses 

Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)

Benefits

In Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)

Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime drowsiness. The affected person may experience excessive sleepiness, sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and in some cases episodes of cataplexy (partial or total loss of muscle control). Modalert 200 Tablet stimulates the brain and keeps you fully awake and alert. It also relieves these abnormal symptoms and regulates the sleep cycle. This restores normal sleeping habits and improves your quality of life. You will feel more energetic and will be able to perform better in your daily activities. It is also reported to improve cognitive functions, such as enhanced memory, problem-solving abilities, and mental clarity.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

• Common side effects of Modalert
• Headache
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Dizziness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Back pain
• Runny nose

How to Use Modalert Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Modalert 200 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Modalert Tablet Works

Modalert 200 Tablet modulates the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and exerts a stimulant effect to reduce extreme sleepiness.

Safety Advice

• Alcohol - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Modalert 200 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
• Pregnancy - Consult Your Doctor, Modalert 200 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
• Breast feeding - Consult Your Doctor, Modalert 200 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
• Driving - Unsafe, Modalert 200 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Patients with abnormal levels of sleepiness who take modafinil should be advised that their level of wakefulness may not return to normal, so they should avoid driving.
• Kidney - Safe if Prescribed, Modalert 200 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Modalert 200 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
• Liver - Caution Modalert 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Modalert 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if You Forget to Take Modalert Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Modalert 200 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.