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- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
The proper way to use
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If too much is taken, it may become habit-forming.
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage form (tablets):
- For narcolepsy :
- Adults—Usually 200 milligrams (mg) a day, taken as a single dose; dose should be taken in the morning if you also have obstructive sleep apnea/hyponea syndrome; dose should be taken 1 hour prior to the start of work if you have shift work sleep disorder.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For narcolepsy :
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
If you miss a dose of modafinil and you remember it before 12:00 noon the same day, take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Storage
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
