A Pill — BLUE ROUND, 8mm — Zolpidem

Imprint	A
Colour	BLUE
Shape	ROUND
Size	8
Strength	ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE 12.5 mg
Dosage form	Tablet, Coated
Manufacturer	sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC
NDC	0024-5521
Schedule	CIV
Availability	—
Ingredients	ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE[ZOLPIDEM]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "A" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Zolpidem

Uses and warnings

BOXED WARNING: "Complex sleep behaviors including sleep-walking, sleep-driving, and engaging in other activities while not fully awake may occur following use of zolpidem tartrate tablets. Some of these events may result in serious injuries, including death." | CNS depressant effects with next-day impairment risks; severe anaphylactic/anaphylactoid reactions possible; abnormal thinking and behavioral changes reported; respiratory depression risk, particularly with opioid use; withdrawal symptoms with rapid discontinuation; hepatic encephalopathy risk in severe liver disease.

Zolpidem tartrate tablets are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation.

Read the full drug profile →

How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "A".
• Confirm the colour (BLUE) and shape (ROUND).
• Compare the size (8) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

Similar-looking pills

MYLAN 183

BLUE ROUND · Propranolol