Orchid Chemicals

Orchid Healthcare, the US arm of Orchid Chemicals has received USFDA approval for generic modafinil, according to reports. The US regulator has approved Orchid's generic modafinil oral tablets of strength 100 mg and 200 mg. Modafinil is an analeptic drug that stimulates the central nervous system, and is for the treatment of symptoms of fatigue and excessive daytime sleepiness in narcolepsy.