UAE brand-name medication
Ambien
Sanofi
Best-known sleeping pill brand for short-term insomnia The generic equivalent is Zolpidem. Manufactured by Sanofi.
Generic alternative
Generic equivalent.
Zolpidem
Short-term sleeping aid (Ambien) for difficulty falling asleep
Ask your pharmacist about generic alternatives — they contain the same active ingredient at a lower cost.
What it treats
Common uses.
- Insomnia
Disclaimer. This page provides general information about Ambien. It is not medical advice. Consult a licensed healthcare provider for prescribing guidance. Zavis compiled its medicine list and the brand names on it from public pharmaceutical references in April 2026. It is not an extract of the UAE drug register, so ask your pharmacist which brands are available. How Zavis sources medicines.