Omeprazole is used to treat stomach ulcers and esophageal problems in horses by decreasing the production of acids in the stomach. Misoprostol is typically used to prevent stomach ulcers while NSAIDs are in use, especially if there is a risk for developing ulcers or if there is a history of ulcers. Omeprazole 228 mg/ml / Misoprostol 0.14 mg/ml suspension by NexGen is helpful in treating and preventing gastroduodenal ulcer disease in horses.
FOR RX ONLY: A valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian is required for dispensing this medication.
In one study, researchers used six horses treated with either 1 mg/kg or 4 mg/kg of omeprazole while receiving either a high-grain/low-fiber diet or a diet comprised of free-choice hay. The “area...
It is estimated that between 50% to 90% of horses suffer from gastric ulcers at one time or another. These can affect any horse at any age, but typically occur in performance horses. Strenuous...
Omeprazole + Sucralfate Oral Suspension
Gastric ulcers are very common in horses, with a prevalence estimated at between 50 and 90 percent. Ulcers can affect horses at any age, but typically...
The primary cause of navicular disease is not known, although it is thought that damage to the navicular bone may occur due to interference with blood supply or trauma to the bone. This damage can...
Exertional myopathies in horses are highlighted by instances of muscle fatigue, pain, or cramping associated with exercise.1 Most exercise-associated myopathies result in the degeneration of skeletal...
Rifampin 150 mg/ml suspension by NexGen is a broad-spectrum antibiotic often administered in the treatment of staphylococcal infections, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, Rhodococcus equi,...
