GASTROGARD and your Horse:

GASTROGARD Paste is recommended for treatment and prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older.

To be Used in:

Horses

Advantage of GASTROGARD:

GASTROGARD will heal or reduced 99% the gastric ulcers in your horse. GASTROGARD is easy to give to your horse due to the cinnamon flavor of the paste. GASTROGARD is safe treatment for gastric ulcer with no side effects reported on horse as young as one month of age.

How GASTROGARD works:

GASTROGARD contains omeprazole, is a gastric acid pump inhibitor that regulates and blocks gastric acid secretion of your horse stomach.

Cautions:

Please consult your veterinarian or pharmacist before your horse takes any other Prescription, Over-the-counter, vitamins or Herbal Medications.

GASTROGARD Label:



Brand Name:

GASTROGARD

Generic Name:

omeprazole

What is GASTROGARD:

GASTROGARD is a cinnamon flavored paste recommended for treatment and prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older. GASTROGARD comes in syringes, each syringe deliver of 6.15 g of paste with 2.28 g of omeprazole. GASTROGARD is a prescription medication.

What I need to know about GASTROGARD:

GASTROGARD should not be used in horses intended for human consumption. GASTROGARD will alleviate your horse gastric ulcers and it's symptoms that may include decreased appetite, recurrent colic, intermittent loose stools or diarrhea, poor hair coat, poor body condition or poor performance. In the case your horse exhibit one or more of these signs, consult your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment, maybe suffering of gastric ulcer.

What I need to tell and ask my veterinarian if GASTROGARD is prescribe to my horse:

If your veterinarian prescribe GASTROGARD to your horse, before treatment start comment with your vet any knowledge you may have about your horse is pregnant or lactating.

Indications for this drug:

Follow strictly the indications as your veterinarian gives on your prescription. GASTROGARD is indicated for treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older. The recommended dosage of GASTROGARD paste is 1.8 mg omeprazole/lb body weight (4 mg/kg) orally once-a-day for 4 weeks for the prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers, After treatment continue maintenance treatment for at least an additional 4 weeks with a daily dose of 0.9 mg/lb (2 mg/kg).

What I should do if 1 dose is skipped:

Continue with the following dose, do not give two doses at once.

What I should do if my pet suffer an overdose:

Call or Visit your nearest veterinary emergency center immediately.

During the treatment:

Call your veterinarian about any other medication you may want to give to your horse. Store GASTROGARD at room temperature, between 59°-86° F (15°-30° C).

Side Effects of GASTROGARD:

GASTROGARD until now, do not report any side effect If during the treatment you have additional questions or concerns about your horse and GASTROGARD please contact your veterinarian or pharmacist and they will assist you with the accurate answer.