If I give my horse the recommended 1/4 tube dose before a ride how long do the effects last ?
About 24 hours.
But omeprazole takes a few days of dosing to come into full effect.
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If you want to see if a buffer helps for a ride I would suggest using Purina Outlast (pellets) or Nutrient Buffer (liquid) about 30-60 minutes before a ride. Ulcergard is best used on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before food and as Simkie said, you need to use it for several days.
I personally use Nutrient Buffer bc my horse has an allergy to alfalfa. I have given to horses who exhibited strong ulcer symptoms after meals and they settle quickly to comfort. Horses were scheduled for scope with confirmed ulcers. My vet had me use NB to help wean the horses from gastrogard (mine from steroid joint injections and a horse who traveled from CA).
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