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Zolpidem – Brand Names by Region | Country/Region | Brand name(s) (often the same generic, “zolpidem tartrate”) | |----------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | United States | Ambien (immediate‑release 5 mg tablets), Ambien CR (extended‑release 6.25 mg tablets), Ambien SR (slow‑release 12 mg tablets), Zolpimist (sublingual tablets, 2 mg) | | United Kingdom | Stilnox (5 mg tablets), Stilnox CR (6.25 mg tablets) | | Canada | Ambien and Ambien SR | | Australia | Ambien (5 mg tablets) | | India | Zolpimist (sublingual tablets) | | Europe (varies) | Zolpimist (in several EU countries), Ambien (in Germany, France, Italy, etc.) | | Japan | Zolpidem (generic, often sold under the brand Zolpid in some pharmacies) | | Other markets | The drug is typically marketed under the generic name “zolpidem” or under a local brand name that mirrors the U.S. “Ambien” or the U.K. “Stilnox.” |
Quick note: Ambien is the most widely recognized brand in the U.S. and many other countries, but the generic product—zolpidem tartrate—is available everywhere under a variety of local brand names. The “CR” and “SR” suffixes refer to controlled‑release (slow‑release) formulations designed to help maintain sleep throughout the night. Sublingual tablets (e.g., Zolpimist) dissolve under the tongue for faster absorption, useful for people who have difficulty swallowing pills. If you’re looking for a specific formulation or have a particular country in mind, let me know—I can help narrow it down further!
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