Pill identification — FDA label match
5MG Pill — Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg (Red, Capsule)
A red capsule tablet with the imprint 5MG matches the FDA label for Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | 5MG |
|---|---|
| Generic name | Zolpidem Tartrate |
| Active ingredient(s) | Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg |
| Strength | 5 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet |
| Colour | Red |
| Shape | Capsule |
| Size | 10 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-2917-0, 70518-2917-1 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Zolpidem Tartrate is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Zolpidem tartrate tablets, USP a gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) A receptor positive modulator, is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. Zolpidem tartrate tablets, USP are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia...
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint 5MG?
A red capsule tablet with the imprint 5MG matches the FDA label for Zolpidem Tartrate 5 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the 5MG pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a red capsule tablet, 10 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID 2abdcf77-d3ed-42bc-acd9-545aab75d567 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.