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Discussion on U-Gard 2X...anyone heard of it?

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Aileen
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Username: Sunny66

Post Number: 1028
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Thursday, Nov 24, 2005 - 9:44 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
I'm wondering if it really has the same effect as Ulcerguard.

U-Gard 2X

U-Gard was the choice of the Horse Journal (March 2005) for non prescription ulcer treatments based on results and price. A fine, highly palatable powder that contains veterinary strength antacids to soothe and coat the gastrointestinal tract, but in a super concentrated formula. Great for initial treatment and safe enough for everyday prevention and maintenance. 4 lbs.


Ingredients:
Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Silicate, Methylcellulose, Siclicon Dioxide, Kaolin and Pectin.

Evidently they did a field test, but it doesn't list the actual results:

http://www.corta-flx.com/pages/013product_U-Gard2xPow.html

Have you heard of this Dr. O?

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
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Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Posted on Friday, Nov 25, 2005 - 7:12 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
These are the common ingredients found in all antacids in combination with kaopectate. Information on the efficacy of the antacids is in the article on ulcers but I don't know any work to suggest kaopectate is efficacious in the treatment or prevention of ulcers.
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Aileen
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Posted on Monday, Nov 28, 2005 - 11:23 am:   Edit PostPrint Post
Thank you Dr. O!
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