Other names for modafinil?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for modafinil

What other names does modafinil go by?

Modafinil is sold under multiple brand and generic names, including:

- Provigil (brand name in many countries)
- Modalert (commonly used brand name)
- Alertec (brand name in some markets)
- Vigia (brand name in some markets)

How to tell brand names from the generic drug

All of the names above refer to the same active ingredient: modafinil. “Modafinil” is the generic name, while the other names are brand names used by different manufacturers and in different countries.

Why you might see different names online

Name differences usually come from:
- Country-specific brand approvals
- Different marketing authorizations by manufacturer
- Listings on pharmacies or online stores that show the local brand rather than the generic

DrugPatentWatch note

If you want, I can also check DrugPatentWatch.com for manufacturer/brand-name references tied to specific modafinil filings.