SigmaTau Pharmaceuticals Inc Consumer Products Division Launches Phototrop dietary supplement for the support of visual function



Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is excited to introduce Phototrop, a patented dietary supplement specifically formulated to help support visual function.

Phototrop is the metabolic approach to supporting visual function:
* Promotes metabolic activity in the retina*
* Supports normal* maintenance process of photo receptor cells*
* Helps reduce oxidative damage to the retina*

Phototrop has been the subject of a double blind, placebo controlled clinical study1

Phototrop is designed for long-term use and should be taken daily for maximum benefit, preferably with food. Simply take two capsules per day with food or as directed by your healthcare provider.

Sigma-Tau Consumer Products is a division of Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD. and is committed to producing high quality non-prescription medicines and nutritional supplements that help to mitigate the damaging effects of aging, disease and/or medical-surgical treatments.

For information on Phototrop, please contact customer service at 1-800-EYE-HLTH (393-4584) or visit us at www.phototrop.com


Contact:    Marc Tewey
        Director
        Sigma-Tau Consumer Products Division
        Phone: 800-447-0169 x 518
        Fax:     301-354-5342



References: J. Feher et al. Improvement of Visual Functions, and Fundus Alterations in Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treated with a Combination of Acetyl-L-Carnitine, n-3 Fatty Acids, and Coenzyme Q10 (PHOTOTROP). Ophthalmologica 2005;219:154-166

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.





SigmaTau Pharmaceuticals Inc Consumer Products Division Launches Phototrop dietary supplement for the support of visual function