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Temazepam 30 mg Capsule, 100-count

by Actavis Pharma, Inc. · 100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (0228-2077-10)
NDC 00228-2077-10
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 0228-2077-10 billing pads the labeler segment with a zero
This package
Contains100-count Cost per ea$0.0908 NADAC Per package$9.08 / 100 capsules Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $0.2967/unit · Part D plans $0.1632/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Rx only Generic On market CIV
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
📋 All sources & update times →

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 0228-2077-10
Product NDC 0228-2077
11-digit billing NDC 00228207710
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 198241, 198242
UNII CHB1QD2QSS
UPC 0302282076101
Application # ANDA071620
SPL Set ID a4370eb4-b00d-4247-af8d-980e59fbbec6
Established class (EPC) Benzodiazepine
Chemical class Benzodiazepines
DEA schedule CIV
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 1990-09-30
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE
Substance TEMAZEPAM
GPI-14 60201030000110
GPI class Temazepam
GCN Seq No 003690
GCN 13841
HICL code 001592
Ingredient (HICL) Temazepam
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H2
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Psychoactive Drugs
HIC3 code H21
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Sedative-Hypnotics - Benzodiazepines
AHFS code 28:24.08.00
AHFS class Benzodiazepines (Anxiolytic,Sedativ/Hyp)
FDB label name TEMAZEPAM 30 MG CAPSULE
FDB brand name Temazepam
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 0228-2077-10 — a 4-4-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the labeler segment → 00228-2077-10. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Benzodiazepine class.

Pharmacologic class Benzodiazepine
Drug family (ATC) Benzodiazepine derivatives
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerActavis Pharma, Inc.
Application holderACTAVIS ELIZABETH LLC
FDA applicationANDA071620 (ANDA)
Labeler code00228
First marketedSep 1990
DEA scheduleCIV
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio324 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name TEMAZEPAM 30 MG CAPSULE Ingredient Temazepam
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Temazepam is used to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). Temazepam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines. It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow sleep.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Temazepam is approved for short-term use only — generally 7 to 10 days. It's not meant to be a long-term sleep solution. If you're still having trouble sleeping after that time, th...
  • Please don't. Alcohol and temazepam are both sedatives, and combining them makes the effects of both much stronger — not just extra sleepiness, but real risks like dangerously slow...
  • Can I take temazepam with a glass of wine or a beer?
  • Stopping temazepam abruptly after taking it regularly — even for a short time — can trigger withdrawal reactions. These can range from rebound insomnia and anxiety to, in more seve...
📖 Read our full Temazepam guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color white / green
ShapeCapsule
ImprintR;077
Size16 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII CQ3XH3DET6
    D&C Yellow No. 10 Aluminum Lake is a yellow colorant made by combining a dye with aluminum salts. It's used in medicines to add color for product identification and visual appeal.
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    FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake is a blue colorant made by combining FD&C Blue No. 1 dye with aluminum salts. It is used to color tablets, capsules, and other medicines for easy identification and appearance.
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    A synthetic blue dye combined with aluminum to create a stable colorant. It's used in medicines and supplements to add blue color or create specific shades for product identification and appearance.
  • UNII WZB9127XOA
    A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
  • UNII XM0M87F357
    A dark iron oxide compound that gives medicines their black or dark color. It's used as a colorant in tablets and capsules to help identify the product and make it visually distinctive.
  • UNII 2G86QN327L
    Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
  • UNII D3741U8K7L
    A blue colorant derived from indigo dye. It's added to tablets and capsules to provide color identification and improve the appearance of the medication.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII PNR0YF693Y
    A plant-based powder made from purified wood cellulose. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in the stomach.
  • UNII 6DC9Q167V3
    Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
  • UNII 46N107B71O
    Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the lac beetle. It's used as a coating on tablets and capsules to control how quickly the medicine dissolves and to improve appearance and stability.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII 368GB5141J
    A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

15 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMedingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.091 $9.08 / 100 capsules
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.2967 $29.67 / 100 capsules
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.1632 $16.32 / 100 capsules
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2021 Jul 2022 Dec 2025 Aug 2026 $0.102 $0.088
▼ Down 9% over the last 24 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Temazepam 30 mgthis 00228-2077-10 Actavis 100 capsules $0.091 AB Availability likely
Temazepam 30 mg 00406-9962-01 SpecGx 100 capsules $0.091 AB Availability likely
Temazepam 30 mg 43547-0614-10 Solco 100 capsules $0.091 AB Availability likely
temazepam 30 mg 50268-0780-13 AvPAK 30 capsules $0.091 AB Availability likely
Temazepam 30 mg 53746-0557-01 Amneal 100 capsules $0.091 AB Availability likely
temazepam 30 mg 67877-0147-01 Ascend 100 capsules $0.091 AB Availability likely
Restoril 30 mg 00406-9917-01 SpecGx 100 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 43353-0260-15 Aphena 15 capsules AB FDA listed
Temazepam 30 mg 46708-0382-30 Alembic 30 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 50090-0285-01 A-S 30 capsules AB FDA listed
Temazepam 30 mg 51407-0508-05 Golden 500 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 55289-0660-01 PD-Rx 100 capsules AB FDA listed
Temazepam 30 mg 62332-0382-30 Alembic 30 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 63187-0497-00 Proficient 100 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 63629-1057-01 Bryant 500 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 63629-1621-01 Bryant 30 capsules AB Discontinued
temazepam 30 mg 63629-8605-01 Bryant 100 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 63629-8606-01 Bryant 500 capsules AB FDA listed
Temazepam 30 mg 65162-0557-03 Amneal 30 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 66267-0321-30 NuCare 30 capsules AB FDA listed
Temazepam 30 mg 68071-4083-03 NuCare 30 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 68788-8081-03 Preferred 30 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 71205-0915-00 Proficient 100 capsules AB FDA listed
Temazepam 30 mg 71335-1901-01 Bryant 30 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 71335-2302-01 Bryant 500 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 71335-2910-01 Bryant 500 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 71335-2965-01 Bryant 100 capsules AB FDA listed
Temazepam 30 mg 71610-0626-15 Aphena 15 capsules AB FDA listed
Temazepam 30 mg 71610-0986-28 Aphena 28 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 72162-1825-05 Bryant 500 capsules AB FDA listed
Temazepam 30 mg 72789-0449-30 PD-Rx 30 capsules AB FDA listed
temazepam 30 mg 76420-0475-01 Asclemed 100 capsules AB FDA listed
Temazepam 30 mg 80425-0295-01 Advanced 30 capsules AB FDA listed
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
1990
On the market since
Sep 1990
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
36 years listed
🔓
·
Generic on the market
this product is a generic
This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 00228-2077-10, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 · 4 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
47K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
1.4M
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$402.8K
Avg / prescription
$8.57
Avg / unit
$0.2967
Latest quarter Q4 2025
11.8KRx
Medicaid pays / ea
$0.2967
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / ea
$0.0908
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.2059
+227% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per ea (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care
19% FFS 81% MCO
Fee-for-service · 9,079 Rx Managed care · 37,928 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: 330 units · 45.0 per 100k residents AK Maine: 1,990 units · 143 per 100k residents ME Washington: 14,497 units · 186 per 100k residents WA Idaho: 2,918 units · 149 per 100k residents ID Montana: 4,312 units · 381 per 100k residents MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: 13,677 units · 238 per 100k residents MN Wisconsin: 22,092 units · 374 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 33,026 units · 329 per 100k residents MI New York: 39,227 units · 200 per 100k residents NY Vermont: 1,427 units · 221 per 100k residents VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: 2,093 units · 49.4 per 100k residents OR Nevada: 16,346 units · 512 per 100k residents NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: 1,757 units · 191 per 100k residents SD Iowa: 18,816 units · 587 per 100k residents IA Illinois: 18,799 units · 150 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 8,145 units · 119 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 49,173 units · 417 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 36,769 units · 284 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 15,866 units · 171 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: 3,985 units · 56.9 per 100k residents MA California: 50,282 units · 129 per 100k residents CA Utah: 16,123 units · 472 per 100k residents UT Colorado: 15,302 units · 260 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 7,531 units · 381 per 100k residents NE Missouri: 18,852 units · 304 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 19,121 units · 422 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 2,919 units · 165 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 20,720 units · 238 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 9,942 units · 161 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 7,312 units · 202 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: 2,015 units · 184 per 100k residents RI Arizona: 29,428 units · 396 per 100k residents AZ New Mexico: 7,497 units · 355 per 100k residents NM Kansas: 5,049 units · 172 per 100k residents KS Arkansas: 7,039 units · 230 per 100k residents AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: 9,164 units · 84.6 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: 7,308 units · 136 per 100k residents SC Delaware: 4,765 units · 462 per 100k residents DE Oklahoma: 11,375 units · 281 per 100k residents OK Louisiana: 9,668 units · 211 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: 4,807 units · 164 per 100k residents MS Alabama: 1,610 units · 31.5 per 100k residents AL Georgia: 3,717 units · 33.7 per 100k residents GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: 36,525 units · 120 per 100k residents TX Florida: 30,499 units · 135 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
31.5587
gray = no data reported
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Iowa 587 /100k
2 Nevada 512 /100k
3 Utah 472 /100k
4 Delaware 462 /100k
5 Kentucky 422 /100k
6 Ohio 417 /100k
7 Arizona 396 /100k
8 Montana 381 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
100 capsules this page00228-2077-10 47,007 Rx · $402,758
500 capsules00228-2077-50 24,808 Rx · $199,674
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 71,815 Rx · 2,085,627 units · $602,432 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Temazepam — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 6 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Temazepam. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$5.32M
Claims incl. refills
491.9K
Beneficiaries
230.8K
Spend / beneficiary
$23.06
Spend / claim
$10.82
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Temazepam — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Fatigue2,835
Nausea2,441
Pain2,315
Headache2,296
Toxicity To Various Agents2,176
Diarrhoea1,823
Dyspnoea1,780

Age at onset

Neonate22
Infant1
Child17
Adolescent13
Adult2,298
Elderly1,861

Reporter sex

37,478 reports
Male · 39%
Female · 60%
Unknown · 0%

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization12,574
Death7,538
Life-threatening1,730
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2022 2023 2024 2026 1,528 520
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
00228-2077-10 You're viewing this 100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (0228-2077-10) $0.0908 / ea $9.08 1990-09-30 Active
00228-2077-50 500 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (0228-2077-50) $0.0908 / ea $45.39 1990-09-30 Active

You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

This pack has the lowest per-ea cost of the 2 priced pack sizes ($0.0908 NADAC).

In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 65% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 00228-2077-10?
NDC 00228-2077-10 is a 100-count package — 100 capsule in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 00228-2077-10 and NDC 00228-2077-50?
Both are Temazepam 30 mg Capsule — the drug itself is identical. NDC 00228-2077-10 is the 100-count package, while NDC 00228-2077-50 is the 500 capsules package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Temazepam 30 mg Capsule?
Bill NDC 00228-2077-10 — the 11-digit billing format is 00228207710. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning 215 words

WARNING: RISKS FROM CONCOMITANT USE WITH OPIOIDS; ABUSE, MISUSE, AND ADDICTION; and DEPENDENCE AND WITHDRAWAL REACTIONS Concomitant use of benzodiazepines and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Limit dosages and durations to the minimum required.

Follow patients for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation ( see WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS ). The use of benzodiazepines, including temazepam, exposes users to risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death. Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes.

Before prescribing temazepam and throughout treatment, assess each patient’s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction ( see WARNINGS ). The continued use of benzodiazepines, including temazepam, may lead to clinically significant physical dependence. The risks of dependence and withdrawal increase with longer treatment duration and higher daily dose.

Abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of temazepam after continued use may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life-threatening. To reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue temazepam or reduce the dosage ( see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS ).

🎯 Indications and Usage 71 words

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Temazepam capsules are indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia (generally 7 to 10 days). For patients with short-term insomnia, instructions in the prescription should indicate that temazepam capsules should be used for short periods of time (7 to 10 days). The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were 2 weeks in duration with the final formal assessment of sleep latency performed at the end of treatment.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 128 words

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION While the recommended usual adult dose is 15 mg before retiring, 7.5 mg may be sufficient for some patients, and others may need 30 mg. In transient insomnia, a 7.5 mg dose may be sufficient to improve sleep latency. In elderly or debilitated patients, it is recommended that therapy be initiated with 7.5 mg until individual responses are determined.

Discontinuation or Dosage Reduction of Temazepam Capsules To reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue temazepam capsules or reduce the dosage. If a patient develops withdrawal reactions, consider pausing the taper or increasing the dosage to the previous tapered dosage level. Subsequently decrease the dosage more slowly ( see WARNINGS, Dependence and Withdrawal Reactions and DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE: Dependence ).

⚠️ Warnings ~3 min read

WARNINGS Risks from Concomitant Use with Opioids Concomitant use of benzodiazepines, including temazepam, and opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, and death. Because of these risks, reserve concomitant prescribing of these drugs in patients for whom alternative treatment options are inadequate. Observational studies have demonstrated that concomitant use of opioid analgesics and benzodiazepines increases the risk of drug-related mortality compared to use of opioids alone.

If a decision is made to prescribe temazepam concomitantly with opioids, prescribe the lowest effective dosages and minimum durations of concomitant use, and follow patients closely for signs and symptoms of respiratory depression and sedation. In patients already receiving an opioid analgesic, prescribe a lower initial dose of temazepam than indicated in the absence of an opioid and titrate based on clinical response. If an opioid is initiated in a patient already taking temazepam, prescribe a lower initial dose of the opioid and titrate based upon clinical response.

Advise both patients and caregivers about the risks of respiratory depression and sedation when temazepam is used with opioids. Advise patients not to drive or operate heavy machinery until the effects of concomitant use with the opioid have been determined ( see PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions ). Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction The use of benzodiazepines, including temazepam, exposes users to the risks of abuse, misuse, and addiction, which can lead to overdose or death.

Abuse and misuse of benzodiazepines often (but not always) involve the use of doses greater than the maximum recommended dosage and commonly involve concomitant use of other medications, alcohol, and/or illicit substances, which is associated with an increased frequency of serious adverse outcomes, including respiratory depression, overdose, or death ( see DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE, Abuse ). Before prescribing temazepam and throughout treatment, assess each patient’s risk for abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., using a standardized screening tool).

Use of temazepam, particularly in patients at elevated risk, necessitates counseling about the risks and proper use of temazepam along with monitoring for signs and symptoms of abuse, misuse, and addiction. Prescribe the lowest effective dosage; avoid or minimize concomitant use of CNS depressants and other substances associated with abuse, misuse, and addiction (e.g., opioid analgesics, stimulants); and advise patients on the proper disposal of unused drug. If a substance use disorder is suspected, evaluate the patient and institute (or refer them for) early treatment, as appropriate.

Dependence and Withdrawal Reactions To reduce the risk of withdrawal reactions, use a gradual taper to discontinue temazepam or reduce the dosage (a patient-specific plan should be used to taper the dose) ( see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, Discontinuation or Dosage Reduction of Temazepam Capsules ). Patients at an increased risk of withdrawal adverse reactions after benzodiazepine discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction include those who take higher dosages, and those who have had longer durations of use. Acute Withdrawal Reactions The continued use of benzodiazepines, including temazepam, may lead to clinically significant physical dependence.

Abrupt discontinuation or rapid dosage reduction of temazepam after continued use, or administration of flumazenil (a benzodiazepine antagonist) may precipitate acute withdrawal reactions, which can be life-threatening (e.g., seizures) ( see DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE, Dependence ) . Protracted Withdrawal Syndrome In some cases, benzodiazepine users have developed a protracted withdrawal syndrome with withdrawal symptoms lasting weeks to more than 12 months ( see DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE, Dependence ). Sleep disturbance may be the presenting manifestation of an underlying physical and/or psychiatric disorder.

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🤒 Adverse Reactions 179 words

ADVERSE REACTIONS During controlled clinical studies in which 1,076 patients received temazepam at bedtime, the drug was well tolerated. Side effects were usually mild and transient. Adverse reactions occurring in 1% or more of patients are presented in the following table: Temazepam % Incidence (n=1076) Placebo % Incidence(n=783) Drowsiness 9.1

5.6Headache 8.5

9.1Fatigue 4.8

4.7Nervousness 4.6

8.2Lethargy 4.5

3.4Dizziness 4.5

3.3Nausea 3.1

3.8Hangover 2.5

1.1Anxiety 2.0

1.5Depression 1.7

1.8Dry Mouth 1.7

2.2Diarrhea 1.7

1.1Abdominal Discomfort 1.5

1.9Euphoria 1.5

0.4Weakness 1.4

0.9Confusion 1.3

0.5Blurred Vision 1.3

1.3Nightmares 1.2

1.7Vertigo 1.2

0.8The following adverse events have been reported less frequently (0.5% to 0.9%): Central Nervous System – anorexia, ataxia, equilibrium loss, tremor, increased dreaming Cardiovascular – dyspnea, palpitations Gastrointestinal – vomiting Musculoskeletal – backache Special Senses – hyperhidrosis, burning eyes Amnesia, hallucinations, horizontal nystagmus, and paradoxical reactions including restlessness, overstimulation and agitation were rare (less than 0.5%). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Teva at 1-888-838-2872 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🆘 Overdosage ~1 min read

OVERDOSAGE Overdosage of benzodiazepines is characterized by central nervous system depression ranging from drowsiness to coma. In mild to moderate cases, symptoms can include drowsiness, confusion, dysarthria, lethargy, hypnotic state, diminished reflexes, ataxia, and hypotonia. Rarely, paradoxical or disinhibitory reactions (including agitation, irritability, impulsivity, violent behavior, confusion, restlessness, excitement, and talkativeness) may occur.

In severe overdosage cases, patients may develop respiratory depression and coma. Overdosage of benzodiazepines in combination with other CNS depressants (including alcohol and opioids) may be fatal ( see WARNINGS, Abuse, Misuse, and Addiction ). Markedly abnormal (lowered or elevated) blood pressure, heart rate, or respiratory rate raise the concern that additional drugs and/or alcohol are involved in the overdosage.

In managing benzodiazepine overdosage, employ general supportive measures, including intravenous fluids and airway management. Flumazenil, a specific benzodiazepine receptor antagonist indicated for the complete or partial reversal of the sedative effects of benzodiazepines in the management of benzodiazepine overdosage, can lead to withdrawal and adverse reactions, including seizures, particularly in the context of mixed overdosage with drugs that increase seizure risk (e.g., tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants) and in patients with long-term benzodiazepine use and physical dependency.

The risk of withdrawal seizures with flumazenil use may be increased in patients with epilepsy. Flumazenil is contraindicated in patients who have received a benzodiazepine for control of a potentially life-threatening condition (e.g., status epilepticus). If the decision is made to use flumazenil, it should be used as an adjunct to, not as a substitute for, supportive management of benzodiazepine overdosage.

See the flumazenil injection Prescribing Information. Consider contacting the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdosage management recommendations.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY Pharmacokinetics In a single and multiple dose absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) study, using 3 H labeled drug, temazepam was well absorbed and found to have minimal (8%) first pass metabolism. There were no active metabolites formed and the only significant metabolite present in blood was the O-conjugate. The unchanged drug was 96% bound to plasma proteins.

The blood level decline of the parent drug was biphasic with the short half-life ranging from 0.4 to 0.6 hours and the terminal half-life from 3.5 to 18.4 hours (mean 8.8 hours), depending on the study population and method of determination. Metabolites were formed with a half-life of 10 hours and excreted with a half-life of approximately 2 hours. Thus, formation of the major metabolite is the rate limiting step in the biodisposition of temazepam.

There is no accumulation of metabolites. A dose-proportional relationship has been established for the area under the plasma concentration/time curve over the 15 to 30 mg dose range. Temazepam was completely metabolized through conjugation prior to excretion; 80% to 90% of the dose appeared in the urine.

The major metabolite was the O-conjugate of temazepam (90%); the O-conjugate of N-desmethyl temazepam was a minor metabolite (7%). Bioavailability, Induction, and Plasma Levels Following ingestion of a 30 mg temazepam capsule, measurable plasma concentrations were achieved 10 to 20 minutes after dosing with peak plasma levels ranging from 666 to 982 ng/mL (mean 865 ng/mL) occurring approximately 1.2 to 1.6 hours (mean 1.5 hours) after dosing. In a 7 day study, in which subjects were given a 30 mg temazepam capsule 1 hour before retiring, steady-state (as measured by the attainment of maximal trough concentrations) was achieved by the third dose.

Mean plasma levels of temazepam (for days 2 to 7) were 260±210 ng/mL at 9 hours and 75±80 ng/mL at 24 hours after dosing. A slight trend toward declining 24 hour plasma levels was seen after day 4 in the study, however, the 24 hour plasma levels were quite variable. At a dose of 30 mg once-a-day for 8 weeks, no evidence of enzyme induction was found in man.

Elimination Rate of Benzodiazepine Hypnotics and Profile of Common Untoward Effects The type and duration of hypnotic effects and the profile of unwanted effects during administration of benzodiazepine hypnotics may be influenced by the biologic half-life of the administered drug and for some hypnotics, the half-life of any active metabolites formed. Benzodiazepine hypnotics have a spectrum of half-lives from short (<4 hours) to long (>20 hours). When half-lives are long, drug (and for some drugs their active metabolites) may accumulate during periods of nightly administration and be associated with impairments of cognitive and/or motor performance during waking hours; the possibility of interaction with other psychoactive drugs or alcohol will be enhanced.

In contrast, if half-lives are shorter, drug (and, where appropriate, its active metabolites) will be cleared before the next dose is ingested, and carry-over effects related to excessive sedation or CNS depression should be minimal or absent. However, during nightly use for an extended period, pharmacodynamic tolerance or adaptation to some effects of benzodiazepine hypnotics may develop. If the drug has a short elimination half-life, it is possible that a relative deficiency of the drug, or, if appropriate, its active metabolites (i.e., in relationship to the receptor site) may occur at some point in the interval between each night’s use.

This sequence of events may account for 2 clinical findings reported to occur after several weeks of nightly use of rapidly eliminated benzodiazepine hypnotics, namely, increased wakefulness during the last third of the night, and the appearance of increased signs of daytime anxiety. Controlled Trials Supporting Efficacy Temazepam improved sleep parameters in clinical studies. Residual medication ef…

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 154 words

HOW SUPPLIED Temazepam capsules, USP are available as follows: 15 mg — Each #3 capsule with green opaque cap and white opaque body, imprinted with 076 in black ink on both cap and body contains 15 mg of temazepam, USP. Capsules are supplied in bottles of 100 (NDC 0228-2076-10) and 500 (NDC 0228-2076-50). 30 mg — Each #3 capsule with white opaque cap and body, imprinted with 077 in black ink on both cap and body contains 30 mg of temazepam, USP.

Capsules are supplied in bottles of 100 (NDC 0228-2077-10) and 500 (NDC 0228-2077-50). Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP with a child-resistant closure. Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F).

Dispense with Medication Guide available at: www.tevausa.com/medguides Manufactured In Czech Republic By: Teva Czech Industries, s.r.o. Opava-Komarov, Czech Republic Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals Parsippany, NJ 07054 Rev. B 1/2025 1 1

📋 Description 134 words

DESCRIPTION Temazepam, USP is a benzodiazepine hypnotic agent. The chemical name is 7-chloro-1,3-dihydro-3-hydroxy-1-methyl-5-phenyl-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one, and the structural formula is: Temazepam, USP is a white, crystalline substance, very slightly soluble in water and sparingly soluble in alcohol, USP. Temazepam capsules USP, 15 mg and 30 mg, are for oral administration.

Active Ingredient: temazepam, USP Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, gelatin, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch, titanium dioxide and may contain sodium lauryl sulfate. In addition, the 15 mg capsule also contains: D&C yellow #10, FD&C green #3, FD&C yellow #6 (Sunset Yellow). The imprinting ink, common for both strengths, contains: black iron oxide, D&C yellow #10 aluminum lake, FD&C blue#1 brilliant blue FCF aluminum lake, FD&C blue #2 indigo carmine aluminum lake, FD&C red #40 allura red AC aluminum lake, propylene glycol, and shellac.

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💬 Medication Guide ~3 min read

Dispense with Medication Guide available at: www.tevausa.com/medguides MEDICATION GUIDE Temazepam (tem az' e pam) Capsules C-IV What is the most important information I should know about temazepam capsules? Temazepam capsules are a benzodiazepine medicine. Taking benzodiazepines with opioid medicines, alcohol, or other central nervous system (CNS) depressants (including street drugs) can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems (respiratory depression), coma and death.

Get emergency help right away if any of the following happens: shallow or slowed breathing breathing stops (which may lead to the heart stopping) excessive sleepiness (sedation) Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how taking temazepam capsules and opioids affect you. Risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction. There is a risk of abuse, misuse, and addiction with benzodiazepines including temazepam capsules which can lead to overdose and serious side effects including coma and death.

Serious side effects including coma and death have happened in people who have abused or misused benzodiazepines, including temazepam capsules. These serious side effects may also include delirium, paranoia, suicidal thoughts or actions, seizures, and difficulty breathing. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you get any of these serious side effects.

You can develop an addiction even if you take temazepam capsules as prescribed by your healthcare provider Take temazepam capsules exactly as your healthcare provider prescribed. Do not share your temazepam capsules with other people. Keep temazepam capsules in a safe place and away from children.

Physical dependence and withdrawal reactions. Temazepam capsules can cause physical dependence and withdrawal reactions. Do not suddenly stop taking temazepam capsules.

Stopping temazepam capsules suddenly can cause serious and life-threatening side effects, including, unusual movements, responses, or expressions, seizures, sudden and severe mental or nervous system changes, depression, seeing or hearing things that others do not see or hear, an extreme increase in activity or talking, losing touch with reality, and suicidal thoughts or actions. Call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away if you get any of these symptoms. Some people who suddenly stop benzodiazepines have symptoms that can last for several weeks to more than 12 months, including, anxiety, trouble remembering, learning, or concentrating, depression, problems sleeping, feeling like insects are crawling under your skin, weakness, shaking, muscle twitching, burning or prickling feeling in your hands, arms, legs or feet, and ringing in your ears.

Physical dependence is not the same as drug addiction. Your healthcare provider can tell you more about the differences between physical dependence and drug addiction. Do not take more temazepam capsules than prescribed or take temazepam capsules for longer than prescribed.

After taking temazepam capsules, you may get up out of bed while not being fully awake and do an activity that you do not know you are doing. The next morning, you may not remember that you did anything during the night. You have a higher chance for doing these activities if you drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy with temazepam capsules.

Reported activities include: driving a car (“sleep-driving”) making and eating food talking on the phone having sex sleep-walking Call your healthcare provider right away if you find out that you have done any of the above activities after taking temazepam capsules. What are temazepam capsules? Temazepam capsules are a prescription sleep medicine.

Temazepam capsules are used in adults for the short-term (usually 7 to 10 days) treatment of a sleep problem called insomnia. Symptoms of insomnia include trouble falling asleep and waking up often during the night. Temazepam capsules are a federal controlled su…

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