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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.
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Less than 600 lbs | Consult a veterinarian |
600-1200 lbs | 1 dose per day |
over 1200 lbs | 2 doses once per day |
Duration of 8 or 28 days
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.
Store at 68°F-77°F (20-25°C). Excursions between 59°F-86°F (15-30°C) are permitted.