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Omeprazole - Feed Ingredient
Omeprazole is a synthetic proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used in horses to reduce gastric acid secretion by inhibiting the hydrogen-potassium ATPase enzyme in the stomach lining. It is primarily used to treat and prevent gastric ulcers, especially in performance horses.
Omeprazole is produced via chemical synthesis and is typically formulated as a paste, granule, or enteric-coated tablet to ensure stability in the stomach.
It is not a nutritional ingredient and should only be administered under the direction of a prescribing veterinarian
The following equine feeds, supplements and products contain Omeprazole as an ingredient.
Feeds, Supplements & Products
UlcerGard (Merial)
Digestion
Gut Health
Health
UlcersUlcerGard from Merial is a non-prescription, FDA-approved omeprazole paste for treating and preventing gastric ulcers. It comes in a cinnamon-flavored paste. It is designed to be fed once daily as needed, and each syringe contains four doses.
