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modafinil · Medicine question

Can modafinil be used during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Modafinil should not be used during breastfeeding; animal data show that modafinil and its metabolites are excreted in milk.

Sources for this answer

Modafinil 100mg tabletsAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 9Document updated 20 February 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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