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Active Ingredients In Over The Counter Sleeping Pills
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral spray for the treatment of insomnia. Zolpimist contains the active ingredient found in the sleep aid Ambien. Though Zolpimist is not a narcotic, there is some small risk of dependency with it as with all sedative hypnotic medications. The FDA has approved the drug in 5mg and 10mg strengths.
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