GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) Oral Paste for Equine

GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) Oral Paste for Equine Ulcers

It is a veterinary medicine used for the treatment of gastric ulcers in horses and foals. It contains omeprazole, which reduces the production of stomach acid and gives gastric ulcers the opportunity to heal.

GASTROGARD comes as a once-daily oral paste in a prefilled syringe, with the dose calibrated according to the horse’s body weight. Its specialised formulation helps protect omeprazole as it passes through the acidic stomach environment, allowing absorption in the small intestine.

Boehringer Ingelheim reports that GASTROGARD has been shown to heal or significantly improve gastric ulcers in up to 99% of treated horses. It is intended for horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older.

Key Features

• Contains omeprazole
• Oral paste for horses
• Used for the treatment of equine gastric ulcers
• Also used to help prevent recurrence of gastric ulcers
• Prefilled syringe with weight-calibrated dosing
• Once-daily administration
• Specialised formulation designed to protect omeprazole from stomach acid
• Suitable for horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older

How Does GASTROGARD Work?

GASTROGARD contains omeprazole, which suppresses gastric acid production at the proton pump. Reducing stomach acid helps create conditions that allow gastric ulcers to heal.

GASTROGARD Dosage

The dosage of GASTROGARD is based on the horse’s body weight and the intended use. For treatment of gastric ulcers, the manufacturer specifies 4 mg/kg of omeprazole once daily. A veterinarian should determine the appropriate treatment for the individual horse.

Important Information

GASTROGARD is a prescription veterinary medicine. The manufacturer states that it should be used by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Its safety has not been established in pregnant or lactating mares.