NEW Ocudox™ Convenience Kit Now Available in Pharmacies for Immediate Dispensing

RICHMOND, Texas, April 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OCuSOFT, Inc., an ophthalmic research, development, and supply company is pleased to announce the availability of prescription-only (Rx) Ocudox™ Convenience Kit for immediate dispensing at most retail pharmacies including, but not limited to: Walgreens, CVS, Wal-Mart, Rite Aid and Duane Reade.

The Ocudox™ Convenience Kit contains Ocudox™ (Doxycycline Hyclate 50 mg, 60 Capsules, USP), OCuSOFT® Lid Scrub™ PLUS Extra Strength Pre-Moistened Pads (30 Ct.) with antibacterial prop and Tears Again® advanced Liposome Spray (15 mL). Each component in the Ocudox™ Convenience Kit was carefully selected as a result of requests from doctors seeking a simple yet effective treatment option specific to acute cases of lid disease.

OCuSOFT® Lid Scrub™ PLUS Extra Strength "Leave-On" Eyelid Cleanser offers anti-bacterial properties to effectively eradicate 7 different strains of bacteria including MRSA and Staph epi1. Tears Again® advanced Liposome Spray is a cool, refreshing mist that is applied directly to the eyelids with the eyes closed. Utilizing patented liposome technology to deposit water and lipids as well as Vitamins A, C, and E, Tears Again® advanced Liposome Spray provides moisture to soothe and relieve irritated eyelids. When used in conjunction with OCuSOFT® Lid Scrub™, Tears Again® advanced Liposome Spray provides additional eyelid relief throughout the day while improving the comfort of your eyes.

The Ocudox™ Convenience Kit with its Doxycycline Hyclate 50 mg strength targets acute conditions and offers 60 capsules for variable dosing as determined by the practitioner. Ocudox™ will complement ALODOX™ (Doxycycline Hyclate 20 mg, 60 Tablets), which is directed toward chronic conditions requiring longer-term therapy.

In the event that Ocudox™ is not available at your local pharmacy, please inform the pharmacist that they may order directly from their wholesale distributor by using the following codes: McKesson - 1645191, Cardinal - 4424172, AmerisourceBergen - 108264 or Dakota Drugs - 982561. For assistance, please call OCuSOFT® Customer Service at 800-233-5469.

For full prescribing information, please call (800) 233-5469 or visit www.ocudox.com.

SOURCE OCuSOFT, Inc.