Gastrogard - Omeprazole 1 Oral Paste

Price and specifications of Gastrogard - for the treatment and prevention of stomach ulcers in horses

• Gastrogard for horses contains omeprazole.
• Gastrogard is FDA-approved for the treatment and prevention of recurrence of stomach ulcers in horses.
• Gastrogard is used to treat stomach ulcers in horses.
• Gastrogard Oral Paste is recommended for use in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older.
• Each injection of Gastrogard contains 2.28 grams of the active ingredient omeprazole which works to inhibit stomach acid secretion, allowing the ulcer time to heal.
• Gastrogard contains a unique paste formulation to protect the omeprazole while it reaches the small intestine for proper absorption.
• The safety of Gastrogard paste in pregnant or lactating mares has not been determined. 

Dosage and method of use of of Gastrogard

• The contents of one injection give a horse weighing 568 kg a dose of 4 mg omeprazole per 1 kg of body weight (to treat stomach ulcers).
• Each weight mark on the syringe plunger will provide enough omeprazole to treat 114 kg of body weight.
• To prevent recurrence of stomach ulcers, each weight mark will provide enough omeprazole for a dose of 500 pounds (227 kg) of body weight.

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