Ambien Ingredients and Composition

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Ambien Ingredients and Composition

Zolpidem tartrate, the active ingredient in Ambien, is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic of the imidazopyridine class and is available in 5 mg and 10 mg strength tablets for oral administration.

Chemically, zolpidem is N,N,6-trimethyl-2-p-toyl-imidazo(1,2,-a)pyridine-3-acetamide L-(+)-tartrate (2:1).

Zolpidem tartrate, the active ingredient in Ambien, is a white to off-white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water, alcohol, and propylene glycol. It has a molecular weight of 764.88.

Each Ambien tablet includes the following inactive ingredients:

• hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
• lactose
• magnesium stearate
• microcrystalline cellulose
• polyethylene glycol
• sodium starch glycolate
• titanium dioxide
• the 5 mg tablet also contains FD&C Red No. 40, iron oxide colorant, and polysorbate 80.

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