Privacy Policy
The privacy of Site users’ personal information is important to Purdue. This Privacy Policy describes information that may be collected about Site users; how Site user information is used; how Purdue protects it; and what choices Site users have on how that information is used.
- This Privacy Policy covers the following types of information:
This Privacy Policy covers Purdue's treatment of personally identifiable information that Purdue collects when you are on this Website, and when you use Purdue's services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to the practices of companies that Purdue does not own or control, or to people that Purdue does not employ or manage. Information collection and use will be handled in the following manner set forth in this Privacy Policy.
- PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Information we collect from visitors
Visitors to Purdue Sites can access the Site's home page, and browse some areas of the site, without disclosing any personally identifiable information. We do track information provided to us by your browser, including the Site you came from (known as the referring URL), the type of browser you use, the time and date of access, and other information that does not personally identify you. On some of our sites, you must register to access portions of the site.
In addition, we gather information about you that is automatically collected by our Web server, such as your IP address and domain name. Purdue may use Web server and browser information to individually customize its offerings and presentations if you submit your personal information.
Information we collect when you register
Visitors registering for services on our Websites are asked to provide identifying information, such as name, gender, and contact information. On the registration screen, we label which information is required for registration, and which information is optional and may be given at your discretion. Purdue Sites obtain visitors' consent before collecting personally identifiable information.
Information from outside sources
We may also collect information about physicians or other healthcare professionals who register on Purdue Sites from other sources in order to verify their licensure status and identity. In some cases, we ask customers for information after they register, such as credit card information. Where necessary (for example, to process an order for a purchase), our Websites may contact financial or credit organizations to confirm customer credit card information.
From time to time we may augment our existing user databases with legally obtained information from third-parties. Some of this information may be personally identifiable, such as national change of address information. We do this to better target our information offerings and promotional campaigns and to provide pertinent offers in which we think you would be interested.
Other information
- We may also collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through responses to surveys, search functions, questionnaires, feedback, forms and the like.
- On some of our Sites, we offer health assessment tools that ask you to provide self-assessment information.
- We may also ask you to provide additional information such as your e-mail address if you want to obtain additional services or information or to resolve complaints or concerns.
- Purdue will take reasonable steps to safeguard any information you share with us. Purdue stores the information you provide about yourself in a database in order to provide you with the information you request. The information is stored for the lifetime of the database unless you request that it be removed.
- Purdue will limit the collection and use of your information that Purdue requires to deliver superior service to you, which includes advising you about Purdue's products, newsletters, services and other opportunities, and to administer Purdue's business.
- This Site is not intended or designed to attract children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable data from site visitors under the age of 13.
- Purdue will permit only authorized employees, consultants, third-party vendors or other agents, who are trained in the proper handling of customer information, to have access to that information. Employees who violate Purdue's Privacy Policy will be subject to Purdue's normal disciplinary process.
- Except as described above, Purdue will not otherwise use or disclose any of your personally identifiable information, except to the extent reasonably necessary: (i) to correct technical problems and malfunctions, to technically process your information and to determine the effectiveness of our projects; (ii) to protect the security and integrity of our website; (iii) to protect our rights and property and the rights and property of others; (iv) to take precautions against liability; (v) to the extent required by law or to respond to judicial process; or (vi) to the enforcement agencies or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety, as applicable.
- Cookies, log files, and pixel tags (Web beacons) are technologies used by the Purdue Sites to identify a user as the user moves through Purdue Sites. Your browser allows us to place some information (session based IDs and/or persistent cookies) on your computer's hard drive that identifies the computer you are using. We may use cookies to personalize our Websites and to track your usage across other Purdue Sites. Your Web browser can be set to allow you to control whether you will accept cookies, reject cookies, or to notify you each time a cookie is sent to you. If your browser is set to reject cookies, Websites that are cookie-enabled will not recognize you when you return to the Website, and some Website functionality may be lost. The Help section of your browser will tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting cookies. On occasion, we contract with third-parties to place cookies on your computer's hard drive. Although cookies do not normally contain personally identifiable information, if you have provided us information about you, we may associate your registration information with cookies or other tracking utilities our Website places on your computer's hard drive. Associating a cookie with your registration data allows us to offer increased personalization and functionality. Without cookies, this functionality would not be possible. Some of our business partners may use cookies on our sites (for example, links to business partners). We do not want our business partners to use cookies to track our customers' activities once they leave our sites. However, we may not have total control over how our business partners may use cookies on our Websites. In addition, we may use other tracking systems like pixel tags. Pixel tags, sometimes called Web beacons, are similar in function to a cookie. But because of their insignificant size, it is not visible; though, they are used to pass certain information to our servers to personalize our Websites and to track your usage across other Purdue Websites. In addition, we may also use pixel tags in our HTML-based e-mails.
- As a resource to Site visitors, Purdue may provide links to other websites. Site users should carefully review the privacy policies and practices of these websites, as Purdue cannot control or be responsible for the privacy practices of other Websites.
- At any time, you can contact Purdue to remove your name from our marketing list.
- For the purpose of determining the effectiveness of our Site and other online marketing programs, Purdue may hire certain third-party organizations that collect, analyze and report on non-personally identifiable data or provide website and/or program support services. To the extent possible, Purdue will require these organizations to conform to Purdue's Privacy Policy.
- THIRD-PARTIES. Purdue may share some kinds of information with third-parties as described below:
- Companies and people who work for us: Purdue contracts with other companies and individuals to help Purdue provide services. For example, Purdue may host some of our Sites on another company's computers, hire technical consultants to maintain our Web-based health sites, or work with companies to remove repetitive information from customer lists, analyze data, provide marketing assistance, and provide customer service. In addition, if you are a healthcare professional, Purdue may validate your licensure status and other information against available databases that list licensed healthcare professionals. In order to perform their jobs, these other companies may have limited access to some of the personal information Purdue maintains about our users. Other companies may collect information on our behalf through their sites. This occasionally incorporates the use of frames on the site that will not show the URL you are visiting in the browser address window. We require such companies to comply with the terms of our privacy policies, to limit their access to any personal information to the minimum necessary to perform their obligations, and not to use the information they may access for purposes other than fulfilling their responsibilities to us. We use our best efforts to limit other companies’ use of personally identifiable or healthcare information.
- Promotional and informational offers: Sometimes Purdue sends offers to selected groups of customers. To accomplish this Purdue may use third-parties working on behalf of Purdue. Purdue provides a variety of mechanisms for you to tell us you do not want to receive such promotional - informational offers. For example, Purdue may provide an opt-in box for customers to receive information that is sent by a third-party fulfillment house. You can elect not to receive promotional or informational material from us by following the instructions to opt-out as mentioned or included in each of our programs that Purdue sends to you.
- Legal requirements: We may release account and other personal information when Purdue believes that its release is required to comply with the law regulations, rules or local ordinances. We may release personal health information if, in our judgment after review by an attorney, the release is compelled by law or regulation, or if the release may be necessary to prevent the death or serious injury of an individual.
By using this Site and the contents and services available to you on our Website, you consent to our collection and use of your information as described above. Purdue will continuously assess its practices to ensure that your privacy is respected. Purdue may amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. If Purdue makes any substantial changes in the way Purdue uses your personal information Purdue will notify you by posting a prominent announcement on Purdue's Website.
See also Purdue’s Terms of Use for additional information.
Purdue Pharma L.P. Privacy Policy updated: May 13, 2010
Important Safety Information
Do not take Intermezzo® (zolpidem tartrate) if you are allergic to zolpidem or any other ingredients in Intermezzo. Do not take Intermezzo if you have had an allergic reaction to drugs containing zolpidem, such as Ambien®.
Serious allergic reactions may occur and may be fatal. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction to Intermezzo can include swelling of your face, lips, and throat that may cause difficulty breathing or swallowing, and nausea and vomiting.
If Intermezzo is taken with other medicines that can make you sleepy, it can add to sleepiness caused by these medicines. Intermezzo should not be taken if you have taken another sleep medicine at bedtime or in the middle of the night. Do not drive or operate machinery until at least 4 hours after taking Intermezzo and until you feel fully awake.
Call your doctor if your insomnia worsens or is not better within 7 to 10 days. This may mean that there is another condition causing your sleep problem.
Driving, eating, or engaging in other activities while not fully awake without remembering the event the next day have been reported. Other abnormal behaviors including being more outgoing or aggressive, as well as confusion, hallucinations, and agitation, may occur. Don’t take Intermezzo if you drank alcohol that day or before bed, as it may increase these behaviors.
In depressed patients, worsening of depression, including risk of suicide may occur.
If you experience any of these behaviors or reactions, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Intermezzo, like most sleep medicines, has some risk of dependency.
Common side effects are headache, nausea, and fatigue.
For more information, please read the Full Prescribing Information for Intermezzo, including the Medication Guide.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088, or contact Purdue Pharma L.P. at 1-888-726-7535.
Ambien is a registered trademark of Sanofi.