Read what Marcia Kulak, International Event Rider and Trainer, and other ULCERGARD users have to say about using ULCERGARD to prevent gastric ulcers in their horses.
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  • ULCERGARD is the first and only product proven to prevent Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) also known as stomach ulcers in horses.
  • No other product is FDA-approved to prevent stomach ulcers in horses.
  • The main ingredient in ULCERGARD - omeprazole - suppresses acid production in a horse's stomach.
    • 1 mg/kg of omeprazole per day for 28 days effectively prevents the onset of ulcers in horses exposed to stressful conditions.1
    • Cinnamon-flavored oral paste is well accepted by horses.
      • Patented paste formulation guarantees stability of the omeprazole.
    • Once-a-day dosing is convenient to administer.
    • Available to horse owners through a veterinarian.
    • Each tube of ULCERGARD contains four daily preventive doses for horses weighing between 600 and 1,200 pounds.
    • Two doses are recommended for horses weighing more than 1,200 pounds.
    • Suggested Retail Price: $9.75 per dose ($39.00/tube)
 
 
Newly released research study reveals that stomach ulcers can occur within five days in horses exposed to recreational show conditions and activities.
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ULCERGARD can be used in horses that weight at least 600 pounds. The effectiveness of ULCERGARD in the prevention of gastric ulcers in foals and weanlings has not been evaluated. ULCERGARD may be used safely in breeding stallions. Safety in pregnant mares has not been determined.
 
 
 
 

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