GastroGard^® Oral Syringe

GastroGard® is the first and only medication approved by the FDA to treat Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome.

Stomach ulcers in horses may lead to pain and discomfort, poor performance, damage to the stomach lining, and even death. Any horse exposed to stressful conditions such as travel, showing, training, racing, competition, barn routine changes, and even stall confinement may be at risk for developing stomach ulcers. In addition, horses can develop stomach ulcers in as little as 5 days.

GastroGard® has been shown to safely and effectively treat existing stomach ulcers in horses and foals 4 weeks of age and older. It contains the active ingredient omeprazole which works to reduce stomach acid production at the source - the proton pump. With fewer active pumps, your horse's stomach produces sufficient acid to break down food, but not the excess acid that causes ulcers. By suppressing gastric acid production, GastroGard® also helps prevent the recurrence of stomach ulcers.

For treatment of gastric ulcers, each weight marking on the GastroGard® syringe plunger will deliver sufficient omeprazole to treat 250 lbs of body weight. A single syringe of GastroGard® will treat up to 1250 lbs. For prevention of gastric ulcer recurrence, each weight marking will deliver sufficient omeprazole to dose 500 lbs of body weight. GastroGard® may be safely used in breeding stallions. Safe use in breeding, pregnant or lactating mares has not been determined.

Please note that GastroGard® requires a veterinarian's prescription for purchase, and is intended for treating horses and foals with stomach ulcers as diagnosed by a veterinarian.

To help prevent the formation of gastric ulcers in your horse, use UlcerGard®.