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Jul 14 / 2021

Modavigil treats sleep disorers

Modavigil Treats Excessive Sleep.

Modavigil is known to be an agent, which enhances wakefulness. It is prescribed for oral administration. Its main ingredient modafinil is a racemic compound. It is a while crystalline powder which is not soluble in the water or cyclohexane. It is better soluble in acetone and ethanol. Each tablet of Generic Modavigil contains 100mg of modafinil, lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, starch-pregelatinised maize, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate and providone.

Modavigil Pharmacology.

A concrete mechanism of Modavigil is not fully understood and known. It is different from other medical drugs which promote wakefulness. The drug doesn’t bind to most of receptors which regulate the sleep. It is considered to be a direct and at the same time indirect-acting dopamine receptor agonist. It influences on dopamine reuptake, which causes extracellular dopamine increase, but there is no too much of its release.

When and how to take Modavigil?

If you suffer from OSAHS it is recommended to take 2 doses of Modavigil separately in the morning and one during a day. Of course, you can take it as a single dose only once in the morning. Everything depends on the individual case and response.  If you have narcolepsy or sleep apnea, it is suggested not to take the medication late at night. Do it at midday, not later, because you won’t be able to fall asleep. It is good to swallow the medication whole with a glass of water. One shouldn’t take the highest dosage at once. Doctors usually prescribe the low doses at the beginning, with time when you need to enhance it, talk with the physician once more.

If I forget taking Modavigil?

When you buy Modavigil, you should remember all the information about the drug, because it is quite strong and you must be attentive while taking it. If you missed a dose of Modavigil, take the nearest one and forget about the previous. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.

What I should remember while taking Modavigil?

It is very important not to share the medication with anyone else, even though they have the same symptoms as you. If you are taking birth control pills, remember that the medication can lessen their effectiveness. It is possible to get pregnant in spite of contraceptives. It is better not to drive a car or use other dangerous machines, until you know how the medication affects on your organism.

How to store the medication?

When you order Modavigil, do not throw away its pack. Keep the tablets in it, until you should take them. The best storage temperature for Modavigil is 25 C. Store it in a dry and cool place, far away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not keep Modavigil in your bathroom or in the kitchen near a sink. Make it possible for children not to get the medication easily. It is suggested to keep a pack in a locked cupboard.

Tablets Description.

Each tablet of Modavigil contains 100 mg of Modafinil.  Other ingredients are the following:

Starch-maize

Lactose

Magnesium silicate dehydrate

Povidone

Purified talc

Magnesium stearate

Sodium croscarmellose

All of the tablets are white, round in shape with smooth sides. Each pack has 10, 30 or 60 tablets.