UlcerGard (omeprazole) Oral Paste for Horses

Ulcergard Oral Paste for Horses is delivered in a syringe form that is administered to horses every day. The active ingredient in UlcerGard, omeprazole, works tosuppress the stomach acids that cause ulcers in horses also prevents equine gastric ulcer syndrome, which can be apainful condition. Equine ulcers can occur if your horse tends to become stressed easily or is prone to stomach acidproblems. UlcerGuard comes in a cinnamon-flavored paste for easy ingestion. Dosage during periods of stress is 1/4 tubedaily for horses weighing between 600 and 1200 lbs. For horses over 1200 lbs, 1/2 tube daily is recommended. Note: Thisproduct does not ship to Australia.

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Omeprazole

Each syringe contains 4 individual daily doses for horses weighing 600-1200 lbs. Please refer to the following dosage chart for help in determining the correct dose for your horse.

1. To set the syringe plunger, unlock the dosering by rotating ¼ turn and slide the dose ring along the plunger shaft so that the side nearest the barrel is set atthe appropriate daily dose marking.
2. Rotate ¼ turn to lock ring before dosing.
3. Make sure horse's mouthcontains no feed before administration.
4. Remove syringe tip cover.
5. Insert syringe into the corner of thehorse's mouth.
6. Depress the plunger until it stops at the dose ring.

The minimum recommended dosage is 1 mg/kg per day (0.45 mg/lb) or1/4 syringe. When given once daily during the stressful period, Ulcergard has been shown to effectively prevent stomachulcers in horses. This effect was tested in horses exposed to stressful conditions for either 8 or 28 days.

• Ulcergard is intended for use in healthy horses. If you notice any signs of illness prior to or during the use of this product, consult your veterinarian for appropriate diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Ulcergard may be used in horses that weigh at least 600 lbs. The effectiveness of Ulcergard in the prevention of gastric ulcers in foals and weanlings has not been evaluated.
• Ulcergard may be used safely in breeding stallions. Safety in pregnant mares has not been determined.
• Once daily administration of Ulcergard is recommended in horses exposed to stressful conditions which may include: training, racing, showing, traveling, stall confinement, and competition.
• Ulcergard is intended for use only in the prevention of gastric ulcers in healthy horses. Clinical signs of gastric ulcers may include: decreased appetite, recurrent colic, intermittent loose stools or diarrhea, poor hair coat, poor body condition or poor performance. These signs may also be associated with other diseases as well as existing gastric ulcers. If your horse is exhibiting one or more of these signs, consult your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment.

Store at 68°F-77°F (20-25°C). Excursions between 59°F-86°F (15-30°C) are permitted.