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Omeprazole is from a family of proton pump inhibitors (PPI'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.
Omeprazole (AbPrazole™, AbPrazole Plus™, AbGard™) is effective for 24 hours, allowing the stomach sufficient time to heal itself. A treatment regime of 28 days will heal the ulcer, and with the chance of re-occurrence being very high, a prevention regime is highly recommended to avoid a flare up of new ulcers.
Sucralfate (AbSucralfate™) is an aluminum salt of sucrose which is not absorbed or metabolized in the body.
Sucralfate is a cytoprotective agent for the symptomatic treatment of equine gastric ulcer syndrome, small intestine, hindgut and colonic ulcers (right dorsal colitis). When sucralfate is administered in conjunction with omeprazole, sucralfate will coat the ulcer which avoids further acid damage and allows the omeprazole to treat the cause.
When ingested, the acidic environment forms a thick viscous compound that adheres to the ulcer site, acting as a protective film, providing protection for up to six hours at a time.
Statistics show up to 60% of performance horses suffer equine gastric ulcer syndrome (EGUS), and 90% of racehorses having mild to severe ulcers. Foals are also likely to develop ulcers from a young age
What causes excessive Stomach Acid?
The stomach of a horse is divided into -- non-glandular
- glandular
The glandular area produces hydrochloric acid, which is an enzyme crucial to digestion of food. This region of the digestive system produces substances to help protect the stomach from any effects of the acid. Horses and humans differ, whereby in a horse hydrochloric acid is constantly being produced.
Horses need feed 24/7, if they do not constantly eat, acid will accumulate in the stomach with the lining in the non-glandular area becoming inflamed.
In summary, the lower section of horse's stomach produces acid to help the digestion of food, whilst the upper section of the stomach should not contain any acid at all.A natural horse diet is of fibrous forage - mature pasture. Horses today tend to live in a very managed, intense environment with a diet of high grain with low roughage, stall confinement and intensive training, all being a huge risk to the formation of ulcers. .
A simple change to the horse's daily routine can cause excessive acid leading to ulcers.Causes of Equine Gastric Ulcers
- Transportation
- New horse or animal at the barn
- Treatment with Bute or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's)
- Fasting or training on an empty stomach
- Stress
- Poor diet
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AbPrazole™
AbPrazole™ (Omeprazole) for the treatment and prevention of equine gastric ulcers in easy-to-measure, easy-to-feed once-a-day dosages of flavorless, blue, enteric coated granules.
Omeprazole is from the family of proton pump inhibitors (PPI'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.
Learn More Expiry Date: Jun 30, 2022US$2.10 As low as: US$1.68per 2.8g sachetCustomer Reviews
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AbPrazole™ Bulk Pack
AbPrazole™ (Omeprazole) 140g bulk pack - equivalent to 50 x 2.8g single sachets, for the treatment and prevention of equine gastric ulcers in easy-to-measure, easy-to-feed once-a-day dosages of flavorless, blue, enteric coated granules.(Scoop included in pack)
Omeprazole is from the family of proton pump inhibitors (PPI'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.
- Each Bulk Pack contains:
- Equivalence of 50 x 2.8g single sachets.
- A measuring scoop equivalent to one sachet.
Learn More Expiry Date: Jan 31, 2023US$98.00 As low as: US$78.40per 140g bulk packCustomer Reviews
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AbPrazole Plus™
AbPrazole Plus™ (Omeprazole + Probiotic) is for treatment and prevention of equine gastric ulcers in easy-to-measure, easy-to-feed once a day dosages of flavorless enteric coated blue granules containing Omeprazole plus a probiotic.
Omeprazole is from the family of proton pump inhibitors (PPI'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.
The presence of a probiotic helps restore natural intestinal flora, leading to more rapid recovery and better nutrient absorption.
Learn More Expiry Date: Jan 30, 2022US$2.24 As low as: US$1.80per 4.2g sachetCustomer Reviews
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AbPrazole Plus™ Bulk Pack
AbPrazole Plus™ (Omeprazole + Probiotic) 210g bulk pack - equivalent to 50 x 4.2g single sachets, is for treatment and prevention of equine gastric ulcers in easy-to-measure, easy-to-feed, once a day dosages of flavorless, blue, enteric coated, granules containing Omeprazole plus a probiotic.
Omeprazole is from the family of proton pump inhibitors (PPI'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.
The presence of a probiotic helps restore natural intestinal flora, leading to more rapid recovery and better nutrient absorption.
- Each Bulk Pack contains:
- Equivalence of 50 x 4.2g single sachets.
- A measuring scoop equivalent to one sachet.
US$105.00 As low as: US$84.00per 210g bulk packCustomer Reviews
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AbGard™
AbGard™ (Omeprazole) is for the treatment and prevention of equine gastric ulcers in a single daily dose easy-to-use oral syringe of flavourless paste.
Omeprazole is from the family of proton pump inhibitors (PPI'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.
Learn More Expiry Date: Aug 31, 2022US$10.00 As low as: US$8.00per 6.15g syringeCustomer Reviews
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AbPrazole™ Tablets
AbPrazole™ Tablets (Omeprazole) are for the treatment and prevention of equine gastric ulcers as a once day dose of enteric coated flavourless, blue coloured, tablets.
Omeprazole is from the family of proton pump inhibitors (PPI'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.
Learn More Expiry Date: Sep 30, 2022
US$1.50 As low as: US$1.20per tabletCustomer Reviews
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30 Day Gastric Ulcer and Hindgut Treatment Pack
Bundle features 30 day treatment for a horse weighing up to 600kg (1320lb) of AbPrazole (Omeprazole) or AbPrazole Plus (Omeprazole + probiotic) and AbSucralfate (Sucralfate) granules
- AbPrazole: Once-a-day dose of 3 sachets/scoops x 30 days
- AbPrazole Plus: Once-a-day dose of 3 sachets/scoops x 30 days
- AbSucralfate: Twice daily dose of 3 sachets/scoops (6 sachets per day) x 30 days
Learn More Expiry Date: Feb 28, 2022
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To: US$416.93
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