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GastroGard for Horses Rx
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Product Description
GastroGard (omeprazole) is an oral paste that helps prevent and treat gastric ulcers in horses and foals four weeks of age and older weighing at least 600 pounds. It is easily administered orally through a syringe once daily for four weeks. Use one tube of GastroGard per 1250 pounds of body weight.
What is GastroGard for Horses?
GastroGard is used for the treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older weighing at least 600 lbs.
Who is GastroGard for Horses for?
Horses and Foals 4 weeks of age and older weighing at least 600 lbs
Why use GastroGard for Horses?
To help prevent and treats ulcers in horses and foals
How does GastroGard for Horses work?
It neutralizes acid within the stomach lumen as well as inhibits stomach acid production
Manufacturer:
Boehringer Ingelheim
Active Ingredients(s):
Omeprazole
How is GastroGard for Horses sold?
Individual oral paste syringe tube
What are the side effects of GastroGard for Horses?
No known side effects
What special precautions are there?
Keep away from children. Gastrogard is for use in healthy horses. Should not be used in horses that are intended for human consumption.
What to do if overdose?
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital
How can I store GastroGard for Horses?
Store at 68°F - 77°F (20°C - 25°C). Excursions (traveling) between 59°F - 86°F (15°C - 30°C) are permitted.
Overview
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.
1. Remove the cover from the tip of the syringe, and insert the syringe into the horse’s mouth at a space between the teeth.
2. Depress the plunger until stopped by the knurled ring. The dose should be deposited on the back of the tongue or deep into the cheek pouch, once a day for up to28 days. Care should be taken to ensure that the horse consumes the complete dose.
Treated animals should be observed briefly after administration to ensure that part of the dose is not lost or rejected.
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.
Main Ingredients
Omeprazole
