ULCERGARD Oral Paste for Horse Stomach Ulcers – 1.8 mg | .22 oz | 4 Dose Syringe
Product Overview
ULCERGARD Oral Paste is a trusted equine gastric ulcer prevention paste formulated with omeprazole to help maintain optimal stomach health in horses during stressful times. It’s ideal for use during training, racing, travel, stall confinement, or competition when horses are at higher risk of gastric ulcers.
Key Features
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Brand: ULCERGARD (by Boehringer Ingelheim / Merial)
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Active Ingredient: Omeprazole — proven to reduce stomach acid production.
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Format: Oral paste in an easy-to-administer syringe
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Size: .22 oz syringe
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Doses: 4 preventative doses per syringe (1 dose per day)
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Flavor: Most horses readily accept paste consistency
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Shelf-ready & easy to store
Benefits
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Prevents Equine Gastric Ulcers: Clinically shown to effectively prevent ulcer development during stressful events.
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Convenient Daily Dosing: Once-daily paste makes it effortless to support gastric health.
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Well-Accepted by Horses: Paste form is easy to administer, generally well tolerated by most horses.
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Portable & Practical: Perfect for barn, show travel, or competition schedules.
Usage Instructions
Directions for Use:
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Designed for horses weighing 600–1,200 lbs — 1 dose per day.
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For horses over 1,200 lbs, administer 2 doses per day.
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Not recommended for horses under 600 lbs without veterinarian guidance.
How to Administer:
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Ensure the horse’s mouth is free of feed before dosing.
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Remove syringe tip cover and insert into the corner of the horse’s mouth.
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Depress plunger to deliver the paste on the back of the tongue or deep in the cheek pouch.
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Observe briefly to confirm full swallowing; re-dose if any is lost.
Important Safety Info
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For horses only — Not for human use.
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Safety in pregnant mares hasn’t been established; consult your veterinarian.
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Keep medicine out of reach of children and unauthorized users.
