GastroGard Oral Paste for Horses, 1 syringe
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Item # 2544923
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GastroGard Oral Paste for Equine Ulcers is FDA approved and veterinarian recommended. This medication contains 37% omeprazole, a proton-pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid. As a result, gastric pH increases, which then helps promote healing of the ulcer. The faster an ulcer heals, the better, so that your horse's normal appetite and behaviors can resume. Regardless of what caused your horse's ulcer to develop, whether it be training, grazing, travel, competing or something else, GastroGard is proven safe and effective. GastroGard is approved for use on horses 4 weeks of age or older and weighing more than 600 lb.How it Works
GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that regulates the final step in hydrogen ion production and blocks gastric acid secretion regardless of the stimuli. The drug works to reduce the amount of acid in the horse's stomach, thus increasing the gastric pH to foster healing of ulcers. GASTROGARD incorporates a special paste formulation to protect the omeprazole from stomach acid as it travels to the small intestine to be absorbed.
Special Precautions
The safety of GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) Paste has not been determined in pregnant or lactating mares. The safety of GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) paste has not been determined in pregnant or lactating mares. For use in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. In case of ingestion, contact a physician. Caution: Federal (USA) law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. For additional information, please refer to the full prescribing information.
Overdose Information
Immediately contact your closest emergency animal hospital or vet.
Side Effects
No known side effects
Storage
Store at 68°F - 77°F (20-25°C). Excursions between 59°F - 86°F (15-30°C) are permitted.
Tips
A gastroscopy should be performed by a licensed veterinarian to diagnose gastric ulcers prior to starting on this medication.
- Rx only
- Proven safe and effective gastric ulcer treatment for horses
- Foals must be 4 weeks or older and weigh 600 lb. or more to take GastroGard
- Contains 37% omeprazole, which works to reduce the amount of acid in a horse's stomach, thus increasing the gastric pH to accelerate the healing of ulcers
- Paste form protects the medication as it works through the system, ensuring adequate absorption
- Only equine ulcer treatment approved by the FDA
- GastroGard healed or helped with significant improvement in equine stomach ulcers by up to 99% (Nieto JE, et al. Comparison of paste and suspension formulations of omeprazole)
- Adjustable-dose, pre-filled, palatable syringe helps make administering the medicine easier
- Convenient weight markings
- One dose lasts up to 24 hours
- 1 syringe per pack
- FDA approved
- Note: A gastroscopy should be performed by a licensed veterinarian to diagnose gastric ulcers prior to starting on GastroGard
- Note: A gastroscopy should be performed by a licensed veterinarian to diagnose gastric ulcers prior to starting on GastroGard
Omeprazole
For treatment of equine gastric ulcers, GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) should be administered orally once-a day for 4 weeks at the recommended dosage of 1.8 mg omeprazole/lb. body weight (4 mg/kg). For the prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers, continue treatment for at least an additional 4 weeks by administering GASTROGARD at the recommended daily maintenance dose of 0.9 mg/lb. (2 mg/kg). GASTROGARD is recommended for use in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older. The contents of one syringe will dose a 1250 lb. (568 kg) horse at the rate of 1.8 mg omeprazole/lb. body weight (4 mg/kg). For treatment of gastric ulcers, each weight marking on the syringe plunger will deliver sufficient omeprazole to treat 250 lb. (114 kg) body weight. For prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers, each weight marking will deliver sufficient omeprazole to dose 500 lb. (227 kg) body weight. To deliver GASTROGARD at the treatment dose rate of 1.8 mg omeprazole/lb. body weight (4 mg/kg), set the syringe plunger to the appropriate weight marking according to the horse's weight in pounds.
To deliver GASTROGARD at the dose rate of 0.9 mg/lb. (2 mg/kg) to prevent recurrence of ulcers, set the syringe plunger to the weight marking corresponding to half of the horse's weight in pounds.
To set the syringe plunger:
1) While holding plunger, turn the knurled ring on the plunger 1/4 turn to the left and slide the knurled ring along the plunger shaft so that the side nearest the barrel is at the appropriate weight marking, aligning the arrows on the ring and plunger.
2) Lock the ring in place by making 1/4 turn to the right. Ensure it is locked. Make sure the horse's mouth contains no feed. Remove the cover from the tip of the syringe, and insert the syringe into the horse's mouth at the interdental space. 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. 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, re-dosing is recommended. If, after dosing, the syringe is not completely empty, it may be reused on following days until emptied. Replace the cap after each use.
| Brand | GastroGard |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Imported |
| Health Condition | Ulcers |
| Active Ingredients | Omeprazole |
| Animal Life Stage | All Life Stages |
| Animal Type | Horse |
| Manufacturer Brand | Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Product Use | Medicine |
| Sold By | Other |
| Size | 1 ct. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 127273 |
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