Cartia Duentric coated aspirin 100 mg is a low dose aspirin designed to help prevent blood clotting and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease. Each tablet contains 100 mg of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) and is formulated for daily use under medical supervision.
The Duentric coating helps prevent the aspirin from being released in the stomach. Instead, it is absorbed further down in the intestines. This design reduces the chance of the aspirin upsetting your stomach, while still delivering effective low dose aspirin therapy.
Cartia Duentric coated low dose aspirin 100 mg is available in packs of 28, 84 and 168 tablets.
Duentric coated aspirin refers to aspirin tablets that have a special coating. Duentric coated means that the tablet has a protective layer designed to delay where the medicine dissolves, helping the tablet pass through the stomach before releasing the active ingredient.
By preventing the aspirin from being released in the stomach, Cartia’s Duentric coating means that absorption starts further along in the duodenum (upper part of the small intestines), where the aspirin is gradually absorbed into the bloodstream. This approach is designed to reduce direct contact with the stomach lining and reduce potential for irritation.
Cartia differs from uncoated low dose aspirin, which begins absorption in the stomach. Repeated direct contact between aspirin and the stomach lining has been associated with irritation in some people. It’s important to know that not all aspirin has a Duentric coating and not all aspirin is suitable for long-term everyday use, so check with your doctor or pharmacist which is right for you.
Cartia’s Duentric coating delays the release of the aspirin to reduce contact with the stomach lining and allowing absorption to take place in the intestine.
Released in the stomach
Released lower in the intestine
Always follow your healthcare professional’s recommendations when taking Cartia.
Take Cartia at the same time each day using the handy calendar blister packs to help you keep track of the days. This will help you to remember when to take your medicine.
For answers to common questions about Cartia, head to our FAQs page. If you have any other questions or concerns, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Consider a low dose aspirin with a Duentric coating, which is a feature not found in all low dose aspirins. Cartia’s specially formulated Duentric coating is designed to protect the stomach*.
