Administering omeprazole granules can be challenging. The unique method of administration of Equizol, makes it an excellent addition to treatment options for gastric ulcers. Equizol is an omeprazole granulate that horse owners can easily administer themselves.
Stomach ulcers in sport horses
Grovet's Equizol is an omeprazole granulate for the treatment of gastric ulcers in horses. Stomach ulcers are very common in sport horses, with a prevalence of about 90% in both racehorses in training and high-level endurance horses. A lower (58%) prevalence of gastric ulcers has been reported in competition horses in other disciplines, and it is frequently found even in horses that are trained intensively (53%).
Inhibition of gastric acid production is considered the therapeutic basis of the treatment of gastric ulcers in horses. Omeprazole is the drug of choice for this purpose.
Equizol, omeprazole granules simply mixed through the feed
Due to its gastro-resistant coating, Equizol has high bioavailability.
Equizol is the only omeprazole granulate in the Netherlands and in Belgium. As Equizol can be mixed with the feed, administration is easy for the owners and friendly for the horse. The apple flavour ensures good absorption of Equizol and due to the pre-packed bags, dosing is easy. Equizol comes in a box of 28 sachets, which is enough to treat a horse weighing 600-800 kg for a week.
Equizol's simple and unique method of administration combined with its tasty apple flavour, makes it an excellent addition to treatment options for gastric ulcers.
