Modaheal 200mg Tablet

Modaheal 200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness (narcolepsy). It improves wakefulness and helps you to stay awake and reduces the tendency to fall asleep during the day, thus restoring the normal sleep cycle.

Modaheal 200mg Tablet 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. Please consult your doctor if these do not subside or bother you. This medicine causes dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you.

Always remember that this medicine 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 Tablet, 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.

• Narcolepsy (Uncontrollable daytime sleepiness)

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 Tablet stimulates the brain and makes you fully awake. 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.

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 Modnite

• Headache
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Anxiety
• Dizziness
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Back pain
• Runny nose

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. Modaheal 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Modaheal 200mg Tablet modulates the levels of chemical messengers in the brain and exerts a stimulant effect to reduce extreme sleepiness.

• 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.

• It may cause addiction/ dependence potential when taken for long term.

• Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.

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