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GastroGard is used for treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older and weight starting at 600. This paste should be administered orally once-a-day for 4 weeks or at the recommended dosageby your vet.The dosage will change for horses weighing over 1200 pounds.
Who is it for?
GastroGard, a cinnamon flavored, Paste is recommended for oral use in horses. This product may be used in breeding stallions, but its safety has not been determined in breeding or lactating mares.
Why use it?
Gastrogard is used orally for the treatment and recurrence of gastric/stomach ulcers in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older.
How it works?
GASTROGARD acts at the source of acid production, which works for a short period of time by neutralizing acid within the stomach lumen or acting at the mucous barrier. GASTROGARD inhibits the proton pump that produces stomach acid. It blocks the secretion of gastric acid regardless of the cause.
Generic Brands:
Omeprazole (Lomac Equine)
Manufacturer:
Merial (Astra Zeneca Group of companies)
Active ingredient(s):
Omeprazole
How is it sold?
For veterinary use only
What special precautions are there?
Gastrogard is for use in healthy horses. It is for use safely in stallions, but should not be used in horses that are intended for human consumption.
What to do if overdose?
In case of adverse reaction, consult your nearest animal hospital.
How Can I store it?
Store at 68°F - 77°F (20°C - 25°C). Excursions (traveling) between 59°F - 86°F (15°C - 30°C) are permitted.
GastroGard (omeprazole) Paste for horses contains 37% w/w omeprazole and is available in an adjustable-dose syringe. Each syringe contains 2.28 g of omeprazole. Syringes are calibrated according to body weight and are available in boxes of 14 units, 28 units or 72 units.
GastroGard Paste for horses is recommended for use in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older.
For treatment of gastric ulcers, each weight marking on the syringe plunger will deliver sufficient 250 lbs.
For prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers, each weight marking will deliver sufficient to dose 500 lbs body weight.
To deliver GastroGard Paste at the treatment dose rate set the syringe plunger to the appropriate weight marking according to the horse’s weight in pounds.
To deliver GastroGard Paste at the dose rate to prevent recurrence of ulcers, set the syringe plunger to the weight marking corresponding to half of the horse’s weight in pounds. Make sure the horse’s mouth does not contain food.
If any of the dose is lost, redosing is recommended. After dosing, if the syringe is not completely empty, it may be reused on following days until emptied. Replace the cap after each use.
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