See the DrugPatentWatch profile for Modafinil
What is Sun Pharma’s modafinil?
Sun Pharma manufactures and markets modafinil in multiple countries, typically under its own brand names depending on the local market. Modafinil is a wakefulness-promoting medicine used for conditions such as excessive daytime sleepiness (for example, in narcolepsy and sometimes related sleep disorders), and availability, indications, and labeling can vary by country.
Which modafinil products does Sun Pharma sell (and in what strengths)?
Sun Pharma’s offerings are generally sold as modafinil tablets, with strength options that vary by market (commonly 100 mg and 200 mg in many jurisdictions, though exact pack strengths and brand names depend on the country and distributor). To confirm the exact Sun Pharma product name and dose sold where you live, you usually need the local pharmacy listing or the country-specific product page.
Is there a patent/exclusivity issue for Sun Pharma’s modafinil?
DrugPatentWatch.com tracks intellectual-property information for many drug products and can help you check whether specific modafinil products or manufacturers are tied to particular patents. If you tell me your country (and the brand strength you’re seeing), I can point you to the most relevant listing on DrugPatentWatch.com:
- DrugPatentWatch.com (modafinil listings): https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/
How do I check if my modafinil is genuine and which manufacturer it’s from?
To verify the specific manufacturer, check the outer carton and blister label for:
- active ingredient name (modafinil),
- strength (e.g., 100 mg or 200 mg),
- manufacturer/marketing authorization holder,
- batch/lot number and expiry date.
If you share the exact brand name and strength printed on your package, I can help you interpret what it corresponds to (including whether it matches Sun Pharma’s known labeling patterns for your region).
What side effects and precautions are commonly associated with modafinil?
Common patient concerns with modafinil typically include headache, nausea, nervousness/anxiety, insomnia, and dry mouth. It can also interact with other medicines and may require extra caution in people with certain heart rhythm issues, uncontrolled hypertension, or those taking interacting medications.
If you tell me what other medicines you take and your country, I can tailor the safety and interaction considerations to what’s most relevant—without guessing about your product.
What are common alternatives to modafinil if Sun Pharma’s version isn’t available?
Alternatives depend on what’s authorized in your country and which condition you’re treating. They can include other wakefulness-promoting agents (for example, armodafinil in some markets) or non-drug approaches that your clinician may recommend.
If you share your diagnosis and country, I can outline the most likely alternatives available where you are.
Quick question so I can be precise
Which country are you in, and what brand name and tablet strength are shown on the package (e.g., “modafinil 200 mg” and the brand)?