How much omeprazole do you give a horse for ulcers?

How much omeprazole do you give a horse for ulcers?

omeprazole (Gastrogard/Ulcergard?) In general, the omeprazole dosage for a horse undergoing TREATMENT for gastric ulcers is 4mg/kg (which for an average sized horse is one tube per day) for 30 days.

Does omeprazole treat hindgut ulcers in horses?

Equine Gastric Ulcer Drug Treatments Antisecretory agents shut down acid production in the stomach to allow healing to occur. Drugs in this category include omeprazole, ranitidine and cimetidine. Omeprazole is the active ingredient in Gastrogard®, and is also sold in generic forms, often at a lower price.

When should I give my horse omeprazole?

Administer omeprazole first thing in the morning before feeding and exercise. Peak absorption of omeprazole from the gastrointestinal tract into the circulation occurs around 60 minutes so the horse should remain unfed for 30 to 60 minutes after administration. Start treating horses with only 2 mg/kg omeprazole per day …

How long can a horse take omeprazole?

Treatment typically lasts up to four weeks or 28 days. It may be recommended to continue treatment for another four weeks at a lower dose (2 mg/kg body weight). This extended treatment plan is designed to wean your horse off of omeprazole slowly to reduce the risk of acid rebound.

Is omeprazole the same as GastroGard?

The concentration and amount of omeprazole is exactly the same in Gastrogard as it is in Ulcergard. The difference is how those tubes of omeprazole are dosed. If your horse is being treated for a stomach ulcer, your veterinarian will prescribe GastroGard.

How long does it take GastroGard to start working?

Timeframe for effect. Omeprazole takes several days to fully decrease stomach acid (increase the pH). Therefore vets don’t expect to see improvement in pain and other signs of gastric ulcers until day 3.

Should GastroGard be given on an empty stomach?

If you’re treating a horse with GastroGard, Slovis recommends giving it to the horse on an empty stomach. “Research has shown in animals that if you give GastroGard on a full stomach, you might not get the increase in pH that you want because the stomach doesn’t absorb it as well on a full stomach,” he said.

Is GastroGard prescription only?

GastroGard is a prescription drug. UlcerGard is the FDA approved omeprazole product manufactured by Merial for the prevention of gastric ulcer formation in horses. It is also packaged as a paste in a tube for oral administration.

Which is better UlcerGard or GastroGard?

Both cost exactly the same per syringe. The only differences between the two are product name and labeling: ULCERGARD is labeled for prevention of gastric ulcers at a dose of 1/4 syringe administered daily. GASTROGARD is labeled for treatment of gastric ulcers at a dose of 1 syringe administered daily.

Do I need a prescription for GastroGard?

What is the best feed for horses with ulcers?

Include alfalfa in the feed for horses with ulcers. Research has shown that alfalfa is a better buffer to acidity than other fibre sources due to its protein and calcium content.

Does Gastrogard need to be refrigerated?

on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Store at 68°F – 77°F (20-25°C).

How long does it take for Gastrogard to work?

Omeprazole takes several days to fully decrease stomach acid (increase the pH). Therefore vets don’t expect to see improvement in pain and other signs of gastric ulcers until day 3. The healing course for ulcers is 2-4 weeks of treatment. Four weeks is usually recommended.

How much does GastroGard cost?

GastroGard for Horses