GastroGard (Omeprazole) Paste for Horses

FDA-Approved Gastric Ulcer Treatment for Horses

Product Description

GastroGard Omeprazole Paste is an FDA-approved oral therapy for treating gastric ulcers in horses and foals four weeks of age and older. The active ingredient, omeprazole, works as a proton pump inhibitor to lower gastric acid levels, creating the conditions needed for ulcer healing. Its specialized formulation helps protect omeprazole within the stomach and ensures effective absorption for consistent, reliable results.

Benefits

• Clinically Proven Healing: Heals or significantly improves gastric ulcers in up to 99 percent of treated horses.
• Proton Pump Action: Reduces stomach acid levels by inhibiting the final stage of acid release within the stomach.
• Targeted Absorption: Special formulation protects omeprazole, allowing absorption in the small intestine.
• Recurrence Prevention: Helps prevent recurrence of gastric ulcers when used at labeled maintenance dosing.
• Convenient Dosing: Prefilled adjustable syringe supports accurate weight-based dosing once daily.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Omeprazole makes up 37 percent of the formulation by weight.

Guaranteed Analysis

How to Use

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Prescription Requirement: This product is restricted by federal law to use by or on a licensed veterinarian’s order.
• Approved Indication: GastroGard is approved for the treatment and prevention of gastric ulcer recurrence in horses and foals.
• Dosage for Treatment: The standard labeled dose is 1.8 mg of omeprazole for every pound of body weight, given once a day.
• Maintenance Dose: The approved preventive amount is 0.9 mg of omeprazole for each pound of body weight, taken once daily.
• Weight Calibration: Syringe markings are labeled to correspond with body weight for treatment or maintenance dosing.
• Authorized Age Range: Product labeling indicates the product is approved for use in horses and foals that are four weeks old or older.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Pregnancy Safety: Safety has not been established for use in pregnant or nursing mares.
• Human Consumption: This product is not approved for horses intended for human consumption.
• Veterinary Oversight: The safety of use beyond the labeled treatment period has not been assessed.

Possible Side Effects

• Clinical Trials: No side effects were reported during controlled effectiveness and field studies.
• High Dose Studies: In foal studies, increased liver enzyme levels were seen only when doses far exceeded normal use levels.

Storage Information

• Ambient Storage Conditions: Keep the product stored between 68°F and 77°F, as specified on the manufacturer’s label.
• Temperature Variations: Short term storage between 59°F and 86°F is acceptable.
• Child Safety: The product should always be stored out of the reach of children.

Shipping & Return

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For return instructions or product concerns, please refer to our detailed refund policy.

Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is GastroGard Paste used for in horses?

Ans: GastroGard Paste is FDA approved for the treatment of gastric ulcers and for preventing their return in horses and foals that are four weeks old or older. It contains omeprazole, which lowers stomach acid production and gives the injured stomach lining the opportunity to heal properly.

Q2: How effective is GastroGard for equine gastric ulcers?

Ans: Clinical field trials reported that GastroGard Paste healed or significantly reduced gastric ulcer severity in up to 99 percent of treated horses. These studies included various breeds, ages, and management conditions, confirming consistent effectiveness under real-world use conditions.

Q3: Can GastroGard be used in foals?

Ans: Based on FDA approved labeling, GastroGard Paste is authorized for use in horses and foals that are four weeks old or older. The clinical trials used to support approval included foals as young as one month that had confirmed gastric ulcers.

Q4: Are there known side effects associated with GastroGard Paste?

Ans: During controlled safety and effectiveness studies, no negative reactions were seen when GastroGard Paste was given at the approved treatment and maintenance doses. Safety assessments covered both adult horses and foals under closely monitored veterinary study conditions.

Q5: Is veterinary authorization required to purchase GastroGard Paste?

Ans: Yes, federal law restricts GastroGard Paste to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. This classification reflects its prescription status and ensures appropriate veterinary oversight when treating or preventing gastric ulcers in horses.