Peptizole 370 mg/g Oral Paste for Horses (Pack of 7)

Target species Horses Indications for use, specifying the target species For treatment of gastric ulcers and the prevention of recurrence of gastric ulcers. Contraindications See section, "Special precautions for use" Do not use in cases of hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the excipients. Special warnings for target species The veterinarian should consider the need for performing relevant diagnostic tests before selection of the treatment dose rate. Special precautions for use Special precautions for use in animals Not recommended for animals under 4 weeks of age or weighing less than 70 kg bodyweight. Stress (including high performance training and competition), feeding, management and husbandry practices may be associated with the development of gastric ulceration in horses. Individuals responsible for the wellbeing of horses should consider reducing the ulcerogenic challenge by modifying husbandry practices to achieve one or more of the following: reduced stress, reduced fasting, increased intake of roughage and access to grazing. Special precautions to be taken by the person administering the veterinary medicinal product to animals As this product may cause irritant and hypersensitivity reactions, 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 seek medical advice and avoid handling the product in future. Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness) There are no known treatment-related clinical adverse effects. In cases of hypersensitivity reactions, treatment should be discontinued immediately. Use during pregnancy, lactation or lay Laboratory studies in rats and rabbits have not produced any evidence of a teratogenic effect. The safety of the product has not been assessed during pregnancy and lactation. The use of the product is not recommended in pregnant and lactating mares. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction 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.
Vat Rate: 20%