Egus Guard Paste

COMPOSITION

Each Syringe contains:

Omeprazole BP………………2.28g

Each g contains:

Omeprazole BP………………370mg

DESCRIPTION

EGUS Guard is for the treatment and prevention of equine gastric ulcers in a single daily dose easy-to-use oral syringe of flavorless paste.

Omeprazole is from the family of proton pump inhibitors (PPl’s) that blocks. Secretion of acid and assists by reducing and neutralizing acid in the horse’s stomach allowing improved healing of existing ulcer damage.

INDICATIONS

For treatment and prevention of equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS) in horses.

DOSAGE

Omeprazole, the active ingredient in EGUS Guard, has a recommended treatment dosage of 4.0mg/kg (1.8mg/Ib) of horse’s bodyweight, and a recommended prevention dosage of 2.0mg/kg (0.9mg/Ib) of horse’s bodyweight

Treatment: One full syringe once-a-day Regime: 28days

One full syringe is sufficient as a treatment dose for horse 567kg (1250Ib) bodyweight

Prevention: One half syringe once-a-day Regime: Ongoing

One half syringe is sufficient as a prevention dose for horse 567kg (1250lb) bodyweight

ADMINISTRATION

Before administering EGUS Guard, make sure the horse’s mouth is free of food.

1. Rotate the ring to the appropriate mark on the syringe for your horses weight.

2. Remove the nozzle cover.

3. Insert the nozzle of the syringe through the interdental space, and deposit the required amount of paste at the back of the tongue.

4. Immediately after administration, elevate the horse’s head for a few seconds to ensure the dose is swallowed.

IMPORTANT: If any dose is lost or rejected, re-dosing is recommended. Note that shelf life after first immediate opening is 28 days. Replace nozzle cover after each use.

OVER DOSAGE

Massive overdosage is required to cause problems in other species but the toxic dosage in horses is uncertain. Rats have tolerated oral doses no greater than 40mg/kg, this would be equivalent to ten times 100% product fed to a horse at one time. Should a massive overdose occur, treat symptomatically and supportively.

SIDE EFFECTS

Omeprazole like other PPl’s is well tolerated. Nervousness, abnormal heartbeat, muscle pain, weakness, leg cramps and water retention occur infrequently.

INTERACTIONS OR CONTRAINDICATIONS

Omeprazole appears to be a safe drug with low associated problems. It is contraindicated in horses hypersensitive to it. Omeprazole may decrease the heptic clearance of some medications. Omeprazole’s safety during pregnancy has not been established.

TOXICITY

Omeprazole appears to be very well tolerated in horses. There may be a possibility of Gastro Intestinal (GI) distress (anorexia, colic, flatulence, diarrhea).

WARNINGS

Do not use on horses intended for human consumption.

Keep out of reach of children.

Veterinary use only.

STORAGE

Store in a cool dry atmosphere away from extreme heat.

Store/Transport at 20° to 30°C.

(68° to 86°F)

PACK SIZE

6.5g