Modafinil (Systemic)

Brand Names : Provigil

Proper Use of This Medicine

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may become habit-forming.

Dosing - The dose of modafinil will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of modafinil. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For narcolepsy:
    • Adults - Usually 200 milligrams (mg) a day, taken as a single dose in the morning.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of modafinil and you remember it before 12:00 noon the same day, take the missed dose as soon as possible. If you do not remember until later, skip the missed dose so that this medicine will not make it difficult for you to sleep that night. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.