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Safety Alert: Zolpidem

Zolpidem: Two Lots Recalled Because of Oversized Tablets

What does this mean?

This recall for Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets, 10 mg from Aurobindo Pharma Limited was issued at a warehouse and pharmacy level only. The FDA and the manufacturer have determined that any recalled product that may have been dispensed to patients does not pose a significant health risk. However, Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets, 10 mg you may wish to check your medicine. If any of your tablets bigger than normal or if they look different than what you normally receive, take your prescription to your pharmacist to examine.

If you take Zolpidem and have any concerns, please follow up with your doctor or pharmacist.

Aurobindo Pharma Limited is recalling two lots of Zolpidem Tartrate Tablets, 10 mg. Lot numbers ZT1009034-A and ZT1009036-A are being recalled because an oversized tablet was found in these lots.

Zolpidem is used in the treatment of insomnia and is also sold under the brand name Ambien and Ambien CR. No other lots, strengths, or brands of zolpidem were involved in this recall.

To view the FDA notice about this recall, please visit:

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Source: FDA
Publication Date: 2010-07-21
Last Updated: 2010-07-24

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