Modaheal 200mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Healing Pharma India Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Modafinil (200mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Diphenylmethane Derivative |
Habit Forming | ~ |
Therapeutic Class | NEURO CNS |
Action Class | Stimulant/ Drug for excessive sleepiness |
User Rating | 4.5 |
User Reviews | 784 |
FAQ
Modaheal 200mg Tablet Reviews
Modaheal 200mg 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.
Modaheal 200mg 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 Modaheal 200mg, 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.
How Modaheal 200mg Tablet Works
How to Use Modaheal 200mg Tablet
Benefits of Modaheal 200mg Tablet
- 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). Modaheal 200mg 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.
Uses of Modaheal 200mg Tablet
- Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)
Modaheal 200mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It makes contraceptive pills less effective, consult with a doctor for effective contraception.
- Inform your doctor if you notice difficulty sleeping, diarrhea, hallucinations, nausea, chest pain, and fast or slow heart rate.
- It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you had a history of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, or mania and drug abuse.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Take it with or without food, preferably in morning time before you need to be alert.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It may cause addiction/ dependence potential when taken for long term.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to increase side effects.
- Take it with or without food, preferably in morning time before you need to be alert.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- It is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. Try to get the right amount of sleep every night.
- Your doctor may monitor you for heart disease and blood pressure while taking this medicine.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching or breathing problem while taking this medicine.
- It may cause addiction/ dependence potential when taken for long term.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable pain killer. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to increase side effects.
- It makes contraceptive pills less effective, consult with a doctor for effective contraception.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching or breathing problem while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. Try to get the right amount of sleep every night.
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