Ulcergard
& Gastrogard For Horses
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UlcerGard Oral Paste for Horses - 4 Dose Syringe
Price: 32.65
UlcerGard Oral Paste for horses is a non-prescription preventive for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Contains omeprazole, which suppresses acid production in a horse's stomach, and at the recommended dosage, effectively prevents the onset of ulcers. U...Read More
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3 Pack UlcerGard (omeprazole) Oral Paste Syringe (6.84 gm)
Price: 94.99
UlcerGard New non-prescription preventive for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Contains omeprazole, which suppresses acid production in a horse's stomach, and at the recommended dosage, effectively prevents the onset of ulcers. Dosage during periods of...Read More
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6 pack UlcerGard (omeprazole) Oral Paste Syringe (13.68 gm)
Price: 188.99
UlcerGard New non-prescription preventive for Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Contains omeprazole, which suppresses acid production in a horse's stomach, and at the recommended dosage, effectively prevents the onset of ulcers. Dosage during periods of...Read More
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Generic Name
Omeprazole (oh-mep’-rah-zole) Oral Paste
Brand Name(s)
UlcerGard (Merial)
What is this medication used for
UlcerGard Oral Paste is used for the prevention of gastric
ulcers in horses.
Availability
UlcerGard Oral Paste is a non-prescription (OTC) product
available as adjustable-dose oral syringes containing 2.28
Gm of omeprazole per syringe.
How this medicine should be used
UlcerGard is a proton pump inhibitor used for the prevention
of gastric ulcers. UlcerGard Paste should be administered
orally once a day at a recommended dosage of 0.45mg per
lb (1/4 syringe) to effectively prevent stomach ulcers in
horses exposed to stressful conditions such as training,
racing, showing, traveling, stall confinement, and competition,
for a duration of 28 days. For horses 600-1200 lbs give
1 dose (1/4 syringe) per day. For horses over 1200 lbs give
2 doses (1/2 syringe) per day. For horses less than 600
lbs consult your veterinarian.
What are the side effects
There are no reported side effects. Consult your veterinarian
if clinical signs of gastric ulcers, such as decreased appetite,
recurrent colic, intermittent loose stools or diarrhea,
poor hair coat, poor body condition or poor performance
occur.
What special precautions are there
UlcerGard is intended for use in healthy horses that weigh
at least 600 lbs. UlcerGard may be used safely in breeding
stallions. The safety for use in pregnant mares has not
been established. The effectiveness in foals and weanlings
has not been evaluated. Do not use in horses intended for
human consumption.
In the event of an overdose
Contact your veterinarian.
How should I store this medication
Store this medication below 86ºF. Transient exposure to
temperatures up to 104ºF is permitted. Throw away any medication
that is outdated or no longer needed. Keep this medication
out of the reach of children and pets. This product is not
for use in humans.
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