Cartia Duentric Coated Aspirin
Cartia low dose aspirin helps prevent blood clotting and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Why is the Cartia Duentric coating so important?
Cartia Duentric coating allows the aspirin tablet to go through the stomach and not dissolve until it reaches the small intestine, where it is absorbed gradually into the bloodstream. By releasing low dose aspirin in the small intestine, Cartia may reduce the occurrence of gastric irritation. The 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 if Cartia low dose aspirin can help as part of an overall management plan to reduce your risk of heart attack or stroke.
How aspirin helps prevent strokes
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a clot (ischemic stroke) or a bleed (haemorrhagic stroke). Low-dose aspirin helps prevent blood clots by reducing platelet “stickiness,” which can lower the risk of ischemic stroke.
Cartia Duentic Coated
Uncoated AspirinWhat is the difference between Cartia and uncoated aspirin?
Uncoated low dose aspirin may cause gastrointestinal side effects. To reduce the chance of stomach irritation, Cartia has a Duentric coating which prevents the release of aspirin in the stomach. Cartia is released in the intestines, lower down than uncoated aspirin. Cartia Duentric coated low-dose aspirin is then gradually absorbed into the bloodstream. See picture to the left.
Cartia Duentric Coating FAQs
No, this coating does not reduce the effectiveness of aspirin.
Cartia low dose aspirin can be taken with or without food. Food does not alter the effects of Cartia.
You should only take Cartia after seeking advice from a doctor or healthcare professional.
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.
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