How does Cartia works? Your Guide to Blood Thinning Medication

Low dose aspirin helps thin the blood and helps to lower the risk of heart attack or stroke.

Uncoated aspirin starts to break down in the stomach and may cause irritation to the stomach lining.

Cartia® has a Duentric® coating – which is designed to prevent the aspirin from being released in the stomach.

With this Duentric® coating, Cartia® remains intact until it reaches your upper intestine. By releasing the aspirin in the intestine, it helps to minimise stomach irritation caused by the aspirin.

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Uncoated Aspirin in the bodyUncoated Aspirin

Cartia Low Dose Aspirin tablets

Duentric® Coating

Why is the Cartia® Duentric® coating so important?

Aspirin that is uncoated starts to dissolve in the stomach and may cause irritation to the stomach lining. Cartia® has a special Duentric® coating designed to prevent the aspirin from being broken down in the stomach. It is released lower down in the intestines, helping to protect the stomach from irritation that can be caused by aspirin.

Importantly, this coating does not reduce the effectiveness of the aspirin.

If you are at risk of having a heart attack or stroke, speak to your doctor about how Cartia® can help as part of an overall management plan to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.

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Cartia® 100mg enteric coated aspirin tablets to help prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Always read the label and use as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional. Incorrect use may be harmful. Do not use if you have a stomach ulcer. ® Registered Trademark. Aspen New Zealand C/O Pharmacy Retailing (NZ) Ltd, Auckland.
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