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.