Provigil (modanafil)
Modafinil allows people who suffer from unusual fatigue to remain awake without side effects or impairment of job performance. Clinical trials have suggested that modafinil may be effective for treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In November 2005, pharmaceutical company Cephalon received an approval letter from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market Sparlon (TM), a brand name of a tablet containing modafinil, for the treatment of ADHD in children and adolescents ages 6 through 17. Data from three clinical trials were submitted by the company to the FDA for evaluation as part of the approval process.
The French government indicated that the Foreign Legion used modafinil during certain covert operations. Modafinil has reportedly been investigated by the United States military for use by its soldiers. One study on helicopter pilots suggested that can be used to keep pilots alert with only 8 hours of sleep in an 88 hour period.
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