What is modafinil made of?

See the DrugPatentWatch profile for modafinil

What is the active ingredient in modafinil?

Modafinil is a synthetic chemical drug used to promote wakefulness. It is made from a specific small-molecule compound known as modafinil (the active pharmaceutical ingredient), not from a plant or biologic material.

Is modafinil a pill mixture or a single chemical?

Modafinil tablets generally contain one main active ingredient (modafinil) plus other inactive components (often called excipients). The inactive components can vary by manufacturer, but they are typically used to help form the tablet and control how it releases and dissolves in the body.

What “modafinil” is chemically (the compound’s make-up)

Modafinil’s chemical structure defines what it is “made of” at the molecular level: it is a distinct organic compound with a set atomic composition (carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen).

Where can I find the exact composition for a specific product?

For the most precise answer—what modafinil tablets contain for a specific brand or generic—you need the product’s label or prescribing information (which lists the active ingredient and the excipients). If you share the brand name (or a photo/text of the ingredient section), I can help interpret what the label says.