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Medium RiskFDA Vet
Pets & Animals/Pet Medications

Tri-Star Equine Marketing LLC: Gastrotec Recalled Due to Lack of FDA Approval

Agency Publication Date: January 23, 2015
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Summary

Tri-Star Equine Marketing LLC is recalling 1,958 units of Gastrotec, which contains the active ingredients Omeprazole (2.28 g) and Misoprostol (1.4 mg). This product is being recalled because it was marketed without an approved new animal drug application, meaning its safety and effectiveness have not been reviewed or verified by the FDA. The recall affects all lots and all expiration dates distributed across 18 states. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it for their animals immediately and contact their veterinarian.

Risk

Because Gastrotec is an unapproved drug, its manufacturing process, safety profile, and clinical effectiveness have not been evaluated, which may lead to ineffective treatment or harmful side effects in horses. No injuries have been reported to date, but the use of unverified medications poses a moderate risk to animal health.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify the affected product by checking for 'Gastrotec (Omeprazole 2.28 g / Misoprostol 1.4 mg.)' on the packaging.
  2. Check the lot and expiration details: this recall includes all lots and all expiration dates of the product.
  3. Stop using the product for your animals immediately.
  4. Contact your veterinarian or animal healthcare provider to discuss alternative treatments and to report any adverse events your animal may have experienced.
  5. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Tri-Star Equine Marketing LLC for further instructions regarding the disposal or return of the drug.
  6. For additional questions or to report animal health issues related to this recall, contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Unapproved animal drug refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: Gastrotec (Omeprazole 2.28 g / Misoprostol 1.4 mg.)
Model:
V-216-2015
Lot Numbers:
All lots
Date Ranges: All expiration dates

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 69905
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Tri-Star Equine Marketing LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,958
Distributed To: Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan, Alabama, New Jersey, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Delaware, Vermont, Mississippi, California, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · Raw API Response