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Ambien CR
INDICATIONS
Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate extended-release tablets) is indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance (as measured by wake time after sleep onset).
The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were up to 3 weeks (using polysomnography measurement up to 2 weeks in both adult and elderly patients) and 24 weeks (using patient-reported assessment in adult patients only) in duration [see Clinical Studies].
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The dose of Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) should be individualized.
Dosage in adults
The recommended dose of Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) for adults is 12.5 mg once daily immediately before bedtime. The total Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) dose should not exceed 12.5 mg per day.
Special populations
Elderly or debilitated patients may be especially sensitive to the effects of zolpidem tartrate. Patients with hepatic insufficiency do not clear the drug as rapidly as normals. The recommended dose of Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) in both of these patient populations is 6.25 mg once daily immediately before bedtime [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Use with CNS depressants
Dosage adjustments may be necessary when Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) is combined with other CNS depressant drugs because of the potentially additive effects [seeWARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Administration
Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) extended-release tablets should be swallowed whole, and not be divided, crushed, or chewed. The effect of Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) may be slowed by ingestion with or immediately after a meal.
HOW SUPPLIED
Dosage Forms And Strengths
Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) is available as extended-release tablets containing 6.25 mg or 12.5 mg of zolpidem tartrate for oral administration. Tablets are not scored.
Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) 6.25 mg tablets are pink, round, bi-convex, and debossed with A~ on one side. Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) 12.5 mg tablets are blue, round, bi-convex, and debossed with A~ on one side.
Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) 6.25 mg tablets are composed of two layers* and are coated, pink, round, bi-convex, debossed with A~ on one side and supplied as:
| NDC Number | Size |
| 0024-5501-31 | bottle of 100 |
| 0024-5501-50 | bottle of 500 |
| 0024-5501-10 | carton of 30 unit dose |
| 0024-5501-34 | carton of 100 unit dose |
Ambien CR (zolpidem tartrate) 12.5 mg tablets are composed of two layers* and are coated, blue, round, bi-convex, debossed with A~ on one side and supplied as:
| NDC Number | Size |
| 0024-5521-31 | bottle of 100 |
| 0024-5521-50 | bottle of 500 |
| 0024-5521-10 | carton of 30 unit dose |
| 0024-5521-34 | carton of 100 unit dose |
Store between 15°-25° C (59°-77°F). Limited excursions permissible up to 30° C (86°F)
*Layers are covered by the coating and are indistinguishable.
sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Rev: Apr 2010
Last reviewed on RxList: 5/10/2010
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
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