What is Valmid used for?

Valmid is indicated for Insomnia.

What development phase is Valmid in?

Valmid is FDA-approved (marketed).

What is the generic name of Valmid?

ETHINAMATE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Valmid.

Last reviewed 2026-04-20 · How we verify

Valmid (ETHINAMATE)

Dista · FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 13/100

At a glance

Generic name	ETHINAMATE
Sponsor	Dista
Drug class	ethinamate
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Neuroscience
Phase	FDA-approved
First approval	1982

Approved indications

Insomnia

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Primary sources

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Source	Used for
FDA label	Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions

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