Modalert 100mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (narcolepsy). It promotes wakefulness and helps you to stay awake. Thereby, reducing the tendency to fall asleep during the day and restoring the normal sleep cycle.
Modalert 100mg Tablet improves sleep pattern.
Uses of Modalert Tablet
- Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)
Benefits of Modalert 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). Modalert 100mg Tablet 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.
Side effects of Modalert Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Modalert
- Headache
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Anxiety
- Dizziness
- Indigestion
- Back pain
- Runny nose
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Diarrhea
How to use Modalert Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Modalert 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Modalert Tablet works
Modalert 100mg Tablet modulates the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and exerts a stimulant effect to reduce extreme sleepiness.
Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Modalert 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Modalert 100 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Modalert 100 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE
Modalert 100mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients with abnormal levels of sleepiness who take modafinil should be advised that their level of wakefulness may not return to normal, so they should avoid driving.
Patients with abnormal levels of sleepiness who take modafinil should be advised that their level of wakefulness may not return to normal, so they should avoid driving.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Modalert 100mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Modalert 100mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CAUTION
Modalert 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Modalert 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Modalert 100mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Modalert 100mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick tips
- Take it with or without food, preferably in morning time before you need to be alert.
- It is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. Try to get the right amount of sleep every night.
- 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 drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to increase side effects.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It makes contraceptive pills less effective, consult with a doctor for effective contraception.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching or breathing problem while taking this medicine.
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It may cause addiction/ dependence potential when taken for long term.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Take it with or without food, preferably in morning time before you need to be alert.
- It is not a replacement for a good sleep routine. Try to get the right amount of sleep every night.
- 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 drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid taking alcohol while taking this medicine as it may lead to increase side effects.
- Your doctor may monitor you for heart disease and blood pressure while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- It makes contraceptive pills less effective, consult with a doctor for effective contraception.
- Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts.
- Stop taking medication and inform your doctor if you experience rash, itching or breathing problem while taking this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you had a history of depression, anxiety, mood disorder, or mania and drug abuse.
- Inform your doctor if you notice difficulty sleeping, diarrhea, hallucinations, nausea, chest pain, and fast or slow heart rate.
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It may cause addiction/ dependence potential when taken for long term.
- Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
FAQs
Can I predict the risk of rash associated with Modalert 100mg Tablet?
No, rash can occur after day 1 to 2 months of starting the medicine. The period can be very variable and cannot be predicted. You should discontinue the use of Modalert 100mg Tablet and contact your doctor at the first sign of rash since it cannot be predicted whether the rash is serious or benign.
Can taking Modalert 100mg Tablet affect my sleep?
Modalert 100mg Tablet is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness). Modalert 100mg Tablet may help decrease your sleepiness, but it will not cure your sleep disorder. However, one of the common side effects of Modalert 100mg Tablet is trouble falling asleep, though it does not occur in everyone. Consult your doctor if you face any issues with sleep.
Is Modalert 100mg Tablet more effective than amphetamine?
Yes, Modalert 100mg Tablet is more effective than amphetamine. It not only helps to treat excessive sleepiness caused by narcolepsy (a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness) but also improves task performance. On comparing, it shows less association with side effects such as excess locomotor activities, anxiety, jitteriness, or rebound effects, which are seen with amphetamine.
How does Modalert 100mg Tablet affects mood?
Modalert 100mg Tablet has a mood enhancing and mood-brightening effect. It has been tried in patients with depression.
How to take Modalert 100mg tablet? Can I take it with food?
Modalert 200 Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Tablets should be swallowed whole with water.
Does Modalert 100mg tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, Modalert 100mg Tablet may cause diarrhea. However, diarrhea and constipation both are equally common side effects associated with this medicine. Other common side effects related to gastrointestinal tract include abdominal pain, nausea, dry mouth, diarrhoea and indigestion.
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