Why is the Cartia Duentric coating so important?

Cartia ® low dose aspirin has a special Duentric coating designed to prevent irritation to the stomach by delaying the release of aspirin until the upper intestine.

Importantly, this coating does not reduce the effectiveness of the aspirin. In fact, this delayed action allows the aspirin to gradually absorb in to the blood stream. This gradual absorption is believed to be necessary for the best anti-clotting effect.

So, if you have had a heart attack or stroke, speak to your doctor about how Cartia can help as part of an overall program to reduce your risk of another event.

For more information:

• About Cartia: more information
• Your questions about Cartia answered here
• More information about Cartia
• The value of low dose aspirin
• Taking Cartia everyday: guidelines