Modafil 100 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Modafil 100 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Narcolepsy

Modafil 100 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Narcolepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 400 mg/day as needed
Geriatric	Disease: Narcolepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dose may increase up to 400 mg/day as needed

Modafil 100 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Modafil 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Modafil may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Modafil again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Modafil 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Modafil. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Modafil 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Modafil rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Modafil 100 Tablet on the Liver?

Modafil has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Modafil 100 Tablet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Modafil on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Modafil 100 Tablet with Other Drugs

Modafil 100 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amoxicillin,Clarithromycin,Esomeprazole

Moderate

Propranolol

Diazepam

Phenytoin

Modafil 100 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Modafil 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Suicidal Tendency
Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Modafil 100 Tablet

Is this Modafil 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Modafil 100 Tablet.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Modafil 100 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Modafil 100 Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Modafil 100 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Modafil 100 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Modafil 100 Tablet

Taking Modafil 100 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Modafil 100 Tablet

Taking Modafil 100 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

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