Peptizole 370 mg/g oral paste for horses

Peptizole 370 mg/g oral paste for horses

Peptizole 370 mg/g oral paste for horses

Prescription Required (POM-V)

What Peptizole does for horses
Peptizole 370 mg/g oral paste for horses contains omeprazole, a medicine that reduces stomach acid production. Vets use it to treat and help prevent equine gastric ulcers. These ulcers can cause pain, poor performance, weight loss, girthiness and changes in behaviour.

Horses in hard work, frequent travel or limited turnout often face higher ulcer risk. Stress, high-concentrate diets and long periods without forage can also upset the normal balance in the stomach. By lowering acid levels, Peptizole supports healing of existing ulcers and helps protect the stomach lining during high-risk periods.

Vets may prescribe Peptizole 370 mg/g oral paste for horses for:

• Confirmed gastric ulcers after gastroscopy

• Suspected ulcers based on history and clinical signs

• Prevention in horses with a known history of ulcers

• Support during intense training, travel or competition

How Peptizole is given
Peptizole 370 mg/g oral paste for horses comes in graduated oral syringes. The paste goes directly into the mouth, usually onto the back of the tongue. Your vet will:

• Weigh or estimate your horse’s bodyweight

• Set the correct dose and duration

• Show you how to adjust the syringe and give the paste

You should give the paste exactly as advised. Do not skip doses or stop early unless your vet tells you to. If your horse spits some out or you are unsure a full dose went in, contact your vet for guidance.

Ulcer care and management
Medicine alone cannot solve every ulcer problem. Peptizole 370 mg/g oral paste for horses works best as part of a full management plan. Your vet may also suggest:

• More frequent forage and reduced time with an empty stomach

• Diet changes to balance hard feed and fibre

• Turnout or more relaxed exercise where possible

• Careful use of other medicines that may affect the stomach

Good routine, sensible training and low-stress handling all help support gastric health. Discuss any planned changes in workload, travel or competition with your vet so they can advise on ulcer prevention.

Monitoring and when to contact your vet
Your vet will usually plan a review while your horse receives Peptizole. They may check:

• Appetite and body condition

• Attitude, behaviour and willingness to work

• Signs such as girthiness or sensitivity when grooming

• Performance, recovery and general comfort

You should contact your vet promptly if your horse:

• Shows colic signs or persistent discomfort

• Has a marked drop in appetite or energy

• Seems depressed, aggressive or very unsettled

• Fails to improve as expected on treatment

Your vet may then adjust the plan, extend the course, repeat gastroscopy or look for other causes of poor performance or pain.

Important prescription information
Peptizole 370 mg/g oral paste for horses is a POM-V medicine. Only a veterinary surgeon can prescribe it, and it must only be used for the horse named on the prescription. Do not share syringes between horses or keep leftover paste for future use without veterinary advice.

Store the syringes as directed on the label, in a safe place away from children and animals. Return any unused or expired product to your vet or pharmacist for safe disposal.

Used exactly as directed and combined with good feeding and management, Peptizole 370 mg/g oral paste for horses can play a key role in treating gastric ulcers and helping horses feel more comfortable, relaxed and willing to perform.

Available in a single syringe or a box of 7 syringes

You can download the datasheet here

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