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Dose Confirmation: GastroGard (omeprazole) Paste, administered to provide omeprazole at 1
GastroGard® and UlcerGard® are oral paste formulations of omeprazole that are FDA-approved for use in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older for the
Dose Confirmation: GastroGard (omeprazole) Paste, administered to provide omeprazole at 1
28 grams of omeprazole), only GastroGard is approved by the
Dose Confirmation: GASTROGARD ® (omeprazole) Paste, administered to provide omeprazole at 1
15 g, or 6150 mg) of GastroGard costs approximately $35
5% omeprazole
GastroGard is a highly effective inhibitor of acid secretion in horses Gastrogard is available in two different sizes of syringes, 30 mL and 60 mL
Omeprazole represents a different tact from other antacids: proton pump inhibition
8 mg omeprazole/lb body weight (4 mg/kg)
Ten tubes are typically needed for a four-week treatment program
For example, to treat a horse weighing 400 kg, set the plunger ⇒ 2
The minimum recommended dosage is 1
Note: Gastrogard and Ulcergard pastes are intended for use in horses, contain very high amounts of omeprazole, and should not be used in cats
Buy 14 Syringes for £227
In one study, a group of 204 sport and leisure horses in the UK were given 12 mg/kg sucralfate twice daily along with 4 mg/kg omeprazole once daily
The horses who’s diet was changed to the low starch, fibre based diet significantly improved during omeprazole treatment and after the treatment had stopped
Many horse owners are interested in GutX as an alternative to GastroGard, which is the only FDA-approved treatment for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS)
The difference between the two is in the labeling
Omeprazole is generally used once a day though it can take 3 to 5 days to achieve maximum effect
GastroGard® / UlcerGard®