Gastric acid inhibitor
Antacid, anti-ulcer regulator of the gastric acid secretion

Formula
Each 100 g contains:
Omeprazol 37 g
Excipients q.s.ad. 100 g

Indications
Pro-gast is indicated for the treatment and prevention of recurrent gastro-duodenal ulcers, even those caused by Helicobacter pylori, as it optimizes the use of the specific antibiotics for its treatment. It acts as a specific inhibitor of the hydrogen-ion pump in the gastric parietal cell, causing a reversible inhibition of the stomach acid secretion. It is also used for the prophylactic treatment of gastritis, esophagitis and irritations or erosions of the gastro-duodenal mucosa induced by medications, since it produces a reversible inhibition of the stomach acid secretion.

Target species
Equines (DO NOT administrate to animals younger than 1 month old or weighing less than 90 Kg).

Route of administration
Oral route.

Dosage
Administer the prescribed dose, according to the animal’s weight and indication – treatment or prevention-, with an oral dosing syringe. For optimal result, it is recommendable to administer in fasting state and not to feed the animal until half an hour after dosage. Administer to animals older than 1 month old or weighing over 90 Kg.

Treatment:
1 gr of Pro-gast per 90 kg animal weight (equivalent to 4 mg/kg) for 28-30 consecutive days. To prevent the recurrence of the treated pathologies: 1 gr of Pro-gast per 180 kg of animal weight (equivalent to 2 mg/kg) daily the following 28-30 days.

Preventive treatment:
1 gr of Pro-gast per 180 kg animal weight (equivalent to 2 mg/kglw) for 28-30 consecutive days. In animals weighing over 550 kg it is recommendable to separate the total dose in two daily applications.

Withdrawal period
Do not administer to animals intended to human consumption.

Contraindications – precautions
Do not use in other species.
Do not use in horses younger than 1 month age or under 90 kg of weight.
There are not known effects on pregnant or lactating females.
Store away from children and pets.
Do not reuse empty containers, destroy them properly; burning or burying them in safe places away from lakes, streams, etc.

Store in cool and dry place, protected from sunlight.

Veterinary use

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