Cartia’s Duentric coating is a special coating on the Cartia tablets that is designed to reduce the risk of mucosal damage to the stomach that can be caused by the aspirin. Uncoated aspirin is generally released in the stomach which may cause damage to the mucosa. Cartia’s Duentric coated low dose aspirin is released in the duodenum, the upper part of the small intestine, which reduces the risk of mucosal damage.

No, this coating does not reduce the effectiveness of aspirin.

Cartia’s Duentric coated low dose aspirin is released when it reaches the duodenum – which means less contact with the stomach lining, and less risk of irritation.

You should only take Cartia after seeking advice from a doctor or healthcare professional.

Take one tablet at the same time each day with a glass of water. DO NOT crush, break or chew the tablet.

Cartia can be taken with or without food. Food does not alter the effects of Cartia.

Take Cartia low-dose aspirin with a glass of water at the same time daily, and take your tablet from the appropriate marked day. Cartia comes in handy calendar blister packs to help you keep track of the days.

If you forget a dose of Cartia, take it as soon as you remember. However, if the next dose if due within 12 hours, skip the missed dose. Take the next dose at a normal time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose that has been missed.

If you are advised from your doctor to stop taking aspirin such as Cartia, ask the pharmacist how to discard the remainder.

Cartia is one brand name for low dose aspirin.

Low dose aspirin has been found to be most effective with doses of 75-150mg daily. However, your doctor will be able to advise if Cartia is right for you.

Cartia contains 100mg aspirin – which is much less than you would need to take for a headache or other pain. If you require medication for temporary relief of these symptoms, please speak to your healthcare professional.