Product Description

Bimeprazol is indicated for use in horses for the management of gastric ulceration, including both active treatment and prevention. Omeprazole is effective across horses of various breeds and under different management conditions. It is recommended to associate treatment with appropriate husbandry changes, including reducing stress, minimising fasting periods, and increasing roughage intake.

For Horses:

Treatment of gastric ulcers — a 28-day course at the therapeutic dose rate, followed immediately by a further 28-day course at the maintenance dose rate to reduce recurrence

Prevention of gastric ulcers in horses at risk, including those under high-performance training or competition conditions

Suitable for use in foals from four weeks of age weighing over 70 kg

Suitable for use in breeding stallions

Which Animals Can Use Bimeprazol 370 mg/g Oral Paste?

Bimeprazol is licensed for use in horses only, including foals from four weeks of age (weighing more than 70 kg) and breeding stallions. It must not be used in mares producing milk for human consumption. Always use only under the direction of your vet, who will determine the appropriate dosage and treatment duration.

Available Strengths & Sizes

Please order the exact strength and pack size as specified on your veterinary prescription.

Directions for Use

This is a prescription medication and must be used exactly as directed by your veterinary surgeon. Dosage is adjusted according to the horse's body weight and the purpose of treatment (treatment or prevention of gastric ulcers). Refer to the dispensing label and the product package leaflet for full dosing and administration instructions. Do not exceed the prescribed dose or treatment duration.

Contraindications

Source: SPC Section 4.3

Do not use in horses with known hypersensitivity to the active substance omeprazole or to any of the excipients (yellow iron oxide E172, butylhydroxytoluene)

Do not use in mares producing milk for human consumption

Storage & Handling

Store as directed on the product label; no special temperature storage requirements have been identified for the product as packaged for sale. Shelf life after first opening the immediate packaging is 28 days — replace the cap securely after each use. Keep out of reach of children and animals at all times.

Withdrawal periods:

Meat and offal: 1 day

Not permitted for use in mares producing milk for human consumption

Important Warnings

Source: SPC Sections 4.4 & 4.5

Animal precautions:

Not recommended for foals under 4 weeks of age or horses weighing less than 70 kg body weight

Stress, high-performance training, competition, feeding patterns, and husbandry practices may contribute to the development of gastric ulceration; it is recommended to address these factors alongside treatment

Use in pregnant and lactating mares is not recommended in the absence of established safety data for this product; consult the prescribing veterinarian before use in such animals

Human safety warnings:

This product may cause hypersensitivity reactions — avoid direct contact with skin and eyes

Wear impervious (waterproof) gloves when handling and administering the product; do not eat or drink during handling

Wash hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after use

In the event of eye contact, wash immediately with clean running water and seek medical advice; show the package leaflet or label to the physician

Persons who develop a reaction after contact with the product should avoid handling it in future

Drug interactions:

Omeprazole may delay the elimination of warfarin — inform the prescribing veterinarian of any concurrent medications

Interaction with other drugs metabolised by liver enzymes cannot be excluded, though no other interactions with medicines routinely used in horses are expected

POM-V Prescription Notice

This product is a Prescription Only Medicine — Veterinary (POM-V). It may only be supplied by a veterinary surgeon or, when prescribed by a veterinary surgeon, by a pharmacist or SQP. A valid veterinary prescription is required before this product can be dispensed.

MA Number: Vm 50146/4043 (Source: VMD Product Information Database — MA holder: Bimeda Animal Health Limited)