For animal treatment only.

Not recommended for animals under 4 weeks old or weighing less than 70 kg bodyweight.

Pregnancy and lactation: Laboratory studies in rats and rabbits have not produced any evidence of a teratogenic effect. In the absence of data during pregnancy and lactation, the use of GASTROGARD in pregnant and lactating mares is not recommended.

Interactions: Omeprazole may delay the elimination of warfarin. No other interaction with medicines routinely used in the treatment of horses is expected, although interaction with drugs metabolised by liver enzymes cannot be excluded.

No undesirable effects related to treatment were observed following daily use for 91 days at omeprazole dosages up to 20 mg/kg in adult horses and in foals older than 2 months.

No undesirable effects (including on the semen quality or reproductive behaviour) related to treatment were observed following daily use for 71 days at an omeprazole dosage of 12 mg/kg in breeding stallions. No undesirable effects related to treatment were observed following daily use for 21 days at an omeprazole dosage of 40 mg/kg in adult horses.

Operator warnings: As this product may cause hypersensitivity in rare situations, avoid direct contact with skin and eyes. Use impervious gloves and do not eat or drink when handling and administering the product. Wash hands or any exposed skin after use. In case of contact with eyes, wash immediately with clean running water and seek medical advice. Persons developing a reaction after contact with the product should avoid handling the product in future.

Withdrawal period for horse meat and offal: one day. Not permitted for use in mares producing milk for human consumption.