ZYTAZE Now Available For Physician Dispensing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Richmond, TX (June 8, 2011) – OCuSOFT, Inc., an ophthalmic research, development, and supply company, is pleased to announce that ZYTAZE, a medical food that provides nutritional support to enhance and prolong effects of botulinum toxin injections, is now available for physician dispensing. OCuSOFT recognizes that a significant number of its ophthalmic products cross over into dermatology as well as other specialties and accordingly, the Company has plans to expand its sales presence in order to inform and educate physicians on these products and their patient benefits.
Regarding ZYTAZE, in an early pilot study1, ZYTAZE demonstrated marked enhancement of botulinum toxin injections in the treatment of blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm or cosmetic procedures. Formulated with a proprietary, patent-pending blend of organic zinc and phytase (an enzyme that aids zinc absorption), ZYTAZE has been found to extend the duration of botulinum toxin treatments by almost 25%.
Why should patients supplement with ZYTAZE prior to receiving injections such as Botox, Dysport and Myobloc? To be effective, each botulinum toxin molecule must be associated with a molecule of zinc and unfortunately, current dietary trends suggest that many patients are zinc deficient. Achieving adequate levels of zinc through diet alone is becoming increasingly difficult given modern trends in diet and lifestyle, such as reduced consumption of zinc-containing foods like red meats and an increase in the consumption of substances that inhibit zinc absorption such as phytate-containing foods like whole grains, legumes and alcohol. By supplementing with ZYTAZE prior to a botulinum toxin injection, the organic phytase in ZYTAZE neutralizes the phytates found in diet and aids the absorption of zinc in the GI tract.
For many patients, ZYTAZE could mean using less toxin, financial savings, greater safety and better, more consistent botulinum toxin results. The simple regimen consists of 2 capsules each day 4 days prior to and on the day of injections.
To take advantage of this practice building opportunity, call OCuSOFT Customer Service at 800-233-5469 and place your order today.
For more information, please contact:
Linda Dang, Marketing Manager
1Koshy JC, Sharabi SE, Feldman EM, Hollier LM, Hollier LH, Patrinely JR, Soparkar CNS. Effect of Dietary Zinc Supplementation on Botulinum Toxin Treatments (manuscript in review).
Botox® is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
Dysport® is a registered trademark of Ipsen Biopharm Limited.
Myobloc® is a registered trademark of Solstice Neurosciences, Inc.