Provigil

Provigil is a brand name of modafinil, approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s):

PROVIGIL (modafinil - tablet; oral)

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  Manufacturer: CEPHALON
  
  Approval date: December 24, 1998
  
  Strength(s): 100MG, 200MG ^[RLD]

Has a generic version of Provigil been approved?

No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Provigil available.

Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Provigil. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe. If you purchase medications online, be sure you are buying from a reputable and valid online pharmacy. Ask your health care provider for advice if you are unsure about the online purchase of any medication.

See also: About generic drugs.

Related Patents

Patents are granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office at any time during a drug's development and may include a wide range of claims.

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  Pharmaceutical formulations of modafinil
  Patent 7,297,346
  Issued: November 20, 2007
  Inventor(s): Corvari; Vincent & Grandolfi; George & Parikh; Alpa
  Assignee(s): Cephalon Inc.
  The present invention is related to compositions of modafinil, including compositions of modafinil and one or more diluents, disintegrants, binders and lubricants, and the processes for their preparation thereof.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • November 29, 2023
    
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  • May 29, 2024
    
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    Pediatric exclusivity
  
  



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  Acetamide derivative having defined particle size
  Patent RE37516
  Issued: January 15, 2002
  Inventor(s): Peter E.; Grebow & Vincent; Corvari & David; Stong
  Assignee(s): Cephalon, Inc.
  Pharmaceutical compositions comprising modafinil in the form of particles of defined size. The particle size of modafinil can have a significant effect on the potency and safety profile of the drug.
  
  Patent expiration dates:
  
  
  • October 6, 2014
    
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    Patent use: IMPROVED WAKEFULNESS IN PATIENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DAYTIME SLEEPINESS ASSOCIATED WITH NARCOLEPSY
  
  
  
  • April 6, 2015
    
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    Pediatric exclusivity
  
  

See also...

• Provigil Consumer Information (Drugs.com)
• Provigil Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Provigil Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Provigil Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Provigil AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)
• Modafinil Consumer Information (Wolters Kluwer)
• Modafinil Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
• Modafinil Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)
• Modafinil AHFS DI Monographs (ASHP)