Modalert
Indicated to address severe daytime sleepiness to support mental alertness and target cognitive vigilance.
- Categories
- Sleep Management · Adhd & Focus
- Active ingredient
- Modafinil
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg · 200mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Modalert vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Modalert details
- Conditions
- Narcolepsy · Obstructive Sleep Apnoea · Shift Work Sleep Disorder
- Alternative names
- modafinil
- Therapeutic class
- Central Nervous System (CNS) Stimulant
- Pharmacological class
- Eugeroic
- Known off-label uses
- fatigue associated with multiple sclerosis
- Contraindications
- severe cardiovascular disease; hypersensitivity to modafinil
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; anxiety; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 10–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Cyclosporine; Oral Contraceptives; Alcohol
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults over eighteen years.
Serious side effects
Stevens-Johnson syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; severe psychiatric mania, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address severe daytime sleepiness to support mental alertness and target cognitive vigilance.
Mechanism of action
Selectively blocks dopamine transporter proteins, increasing dopamine duration in central wakefulness centers.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use if potential benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.