When comparing products described as Modalert 200mg, it is useful to look beyond the advertised strength or price. First, check the stated active ingredient and confirm that the product information clearly identifies modafinil and the amount provided. Packaging, manufacturer information, batch details and expiry information can also help when assessing a medicine.



Australian consumers should remember that modafinil is a prescription-only medicine. Current Australian medicine information identifies modafinil as Schedule 4, meaning it should be supplied through appropriate prescription channels.



Price can be another consideration, but the cheapest option is not necessarily the best choice. Compare the pack size, total quantity, supplier information and any additional costs rather than comparing headline prices alone. It is also important to be cautious with websites that make unusually strong claims about modafinil or suggest that a prescription is unnecessary.



Modafinil is used medically to improve wakefulness in certain conditions, including excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy and certain cases of chronic shift work sleep disorder. It may also be used alongside CPAP in obstructive sleep apnoea/hypopnoea syndrome to improve wakefulness.