ASPENDOS® (Modafinil) 100 mg – 30 Tablets

Active ingredient: Modafinil 100 mg
Brand: ASPENDOS®
Manufacturer: Medochemie Ltd.
Pack size: 30 tablets (1 box)

Description

ASPENDOS contains modafinil, a wakefulness-promoting medicine used in adults for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy (with or without cataplexy). It helps patients stay awake and reduces the likelihood of sudden sleep attacks.

Therapeutic Use

• Narcolepsy with excessive daytime sleepiness
• Helps improve wakefulness and alertness during the day

Appearance

ASPENDOS tablets are described as white, round, biconvex tablets approximately 9 mm in diameter, supplied in blister packs. Packs may contain 20, 30, 60, or 90 tablets depending on the market.

Typical Dosage

The usual starting dose for adults is 200 mg daily, either as a single morning dose or divided between morning and midday. Dose adjustments should only be made by a physician.

Common Side Effects

• Headache
• Nervousness or anxiety
• Insomnia
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Dry mouth

Important Warnings

• Prescription-only medicine.
• May affect blood pressure and heart rate.
• Not recommended for people with certain heart rhythm disorders or uncontrolled hypertension.
• Can interact with hormonal contraceptives and various other medicines.

Storage

Store below 30°C and keep out of the reach of children.

Product summary: ASPENDOS® 100 mg is a modafinil tablet manufactured by Medochemie and supplied in a 30-tablet pack for the treatment of narcolepsy-related excessive sleepiness.