Belsomra

Active Ingredient(s): Suvorexant
FDA Approved: * August 13, 2014
Pharm Company: * MERCK AND CO INC
Category: Sleep Aid

Suvorexant, sold under the brand name Belsomra, is an orexin antagonist medication which is used in the treatment of insomnia.[2][5] It is indicated specifically for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or maintenance in adults.[2][5] Suvorexant helps with falling asleep faster, sleeping longer, being awake less in the middle of the night, and having better quality of sleep.[2&#... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Belsomra 5 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 0006-0005
Labeler:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Belsomra 10 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 0006-0033
Labeler:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Belsomra 15 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 0006-0325
Labeler:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Belsomra 20 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated
NDC: 0006-0335
Labeler:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

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