Sucralfate (Equine) for Horse
Equine · Equus caballus · typical adult weight 350.00–700.00 kg
Sucralfate (Equine) is used in horse for Gastric/colonic ulcers adjunct, Gastric and hindgut ulcers (adjunct). Routes documented in horse: PO. A typical adult horse weighs 350.00–700.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Sucralfate (Equine) in horse, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Carafate Equine
Dose ranges
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Mechanism of action
Forms a protective barrier over ulcerated mucosa by binding to exposed protein in ulcer base. Also stimulates local prostaglandin and bicarbonate secretion.
Side effects & warnings
Give on empty stomach 30-60 min before feeding. May decrease absorption of other oral drugs. Often used as adjunct to omeprazole for equine gastric ulcer syndrome.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for horse may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Gastrointestinal drugs with horse dosing
Why a species-specific page? Sucralfate (Equine) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in horse — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.