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Modafinil MOD

An FDA-approved wakefulness medication for narcolepsy, sleep apnea-related tiredness, and shift-work sleep problems. Extensive research confirms it keeps people alert with a better safety profile than older stimulants, though rare but serious skin reactions have been reported.

Also known as Provigil, Modiodal, 2-(Benzhydrylsulfinyl)acetamide, 2-[(diphenylmethyl)sulfinyl]acetamide, 2-benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide, modaphonil, Modafinilo

Effects Focus

Routes Oral

Legal status Controlled substance

WADA Banned in-competition

3D Molecular Structure of C₁₅H₁₅NO₂S

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Chemistry

Formula: C15H15NO2S
Molar mass: 273.4
CAS: 68693-11-8
PubChem CID: 4236
IUPAC name: 2-benzhydrylsulfinylacetamide
InChIKey: YFGHCGITMMYXAQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Reported dosing

Approved label

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 200 mg/day

Reported range 100-400 mg/day

Route Oral

Frequency Once daily (morning)

Duration Chronic/ongoing (as prescribed)

FDA-approved Schedule IV controlled substance (Provigil) for narcolepsy, shift-work disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea; prescription required in the US.

Where this comes from FDA prescribing information

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.