Short answer: Both labels say store at 68-77°F (20-25°C), with no excursion range stated. Both are Schedule IV controlled substances, and the Medication Guides say to keep them in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse; selling or giving them away is against the law. Neither label gives a fridge instruction or a disposal method. Sources: each label, section 16, and the Medication Guides.
Provigil (modafinil) and Nuvigil (armodafinil) are wakefulness tablets for narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea and shift work disorder.
| Product | Section 16 | Medication Guide | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provigil 100 mg and 200 mg | 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions not stated | Room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C) | Bottles of 30 |
| Nuvigil 50, 150, 200 and 250 mg | 20-25°C (68-77°F); excursions not stated | Room temperature 68-77°F (20-25°C) | Bottles of 30 |
Both are C-IV. The Provigil Medication Guide: “Keep PROVIGIL in a safe place to prevent misuse and abuse. Selling or giving away PROVIGIL may harm others, and is against the law.” The Nuvigil guide says the same.
Neither label describes how to dispose of unused tablets; ask your pharmacist.
See the Provigil and Nuvigil dosing schedules, missed-dose rules for Provigil and Nuvigil, side effects for Provigil and Nuvigil, and modafinil vs armodafinil.
No ice pack is needed. Keep tablets in the labeled pharmacy bottle in your carry-on, at room temperature and out of a hot car.