Omoguard Paste

Active ingredient: Omeprazole 370 mg/g (equivalent to 407 mg/mL)

Pharmacological Action:
Omeprazole is a potent proton pump inhibitor that blocks gastric acid secretion by irreversibly inhibiting the H⁺/K⁺ ATPase enzyme system within gastric parietal cells.

Formulated in an oil-based carrier, OMOGUARD ensures stability in gastric acid and facilitates absorption in the small intestine.

Indications:

• Treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses and foals

• Safe for use in foals from 1 month old

• Suitable for horses in training, racing, or competition

Clinical Signs of Gastric Ulcers:

• Adults: Inappetence, colic, weight loss, soft feces, poor coat, decreased performance

• Foals: Teeth grinding, diarrhea, drooling, weakness, sternal recumbency

Dosage & Administration:

• Treatment: 4 mg/kg/day (5 mL orally) for 28 days

• Prevention: 1 mg/kg/day (1.25 mL orally) for ongoing management

• Long-term use recommended for recurrence prevention

Key Benefits:

• Suppresses gastric acid

• Promotes ulcer healing

• Prevents ulcer recurrence

• Safe for foals and adults

<li> Treatment: 4 mg/kg/day. Adult horse (500 kg): 5 mL orally once daily for 28
days. (1 mL per 100 kg).</li>
<li>Prevention: 1 mg/kg/day. Adult horse (500 kg): 1.25 mL orally once daily for
28 days or longer. (0.25 mL per 100 kg).</li>

Omeprazole 370 mg/g