Omoguard Paste

Omeprazole 370 mg/g

Omeprazole is a protein-pump inhibitor, which suppresses gastric acid by specific inhibition of the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system at the secretory surface of the parietal cell. 

Omeprazole will block gastric acid secretion irrespective of the stimulus. Maximum acid suppression occurs after 3 – 5 days of treatment. 

By suppressing acid production, OMOGUARD creates a more neutral gastric environment which reduces ongoing damage to the gastric mucosa, and allows improved healing of existing damage.

OMOGUARD is formulated with an oil carrier base to protect the Omeprazole from acid degradation in the stomach. On passage to the alkaline intestinal environment, the Omeprazole becomes biologically available and is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.

Treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses and foals. 

OMOGUARD is effective in horses under a variety of management conditions, including racing or showing, in horses and foals as young as one month of age. 

Clinical signs of gastric ulceration include reduced/absent appetite, recurrent colic, intermittent loose faeces, chronic diarrhoea, poor hair coat, poor body condition or poor performance. 

Signs in foals include reduced or no appetite, teeth grinding, dribbling saliva, diarrhoea, sternal recumbency or weakness. For accurate diagnosis direct endoscopic examination of the gastric mucosa is recommended.

Treatment: 4 mg/kg/day. 

Adult Horse: 

• (500 kg) 5 mL orally once daily for 28 days. 
• 1 mL per 100 kg

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

Long-term treatment at the preventative dose rate is recommended to avoid recurrence of gastric ulcers.

Users must adhere to local and racing regulations.