Cartia helps prevent blood clotting and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease. For use under medical supervision only.
Cartia is a low dose aspirin (100mg) that helps prevent blood clotting and reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients with known cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease. The use of low dose aspirin may be only one component of your medical practitioner’s management plan to prevent you having a further heart attack or stroke. You should discuss this plan with your medical practitioner. Do not substitute other medicines containing aspirin, for this medicine, without first consulting your pharmacist or medical practitioner.
Yes. You should only take Cartia, a low dose aspirin for heart health, after seeking advice from a doctor or healthcare professional. Always use low dose aspirin under medical supervision to ensure it is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Yes, Cartia low dose aspirin is made in Dandenong Victoria, Australia.
Unlike uncoated aspirin, which is generally released in the stomach, Cartia has a special enteric layer called “Duentric coating” that prevents the aspirin from being released in your stomach, where it could cause gastric irritation. Instead, Cartia is designed so that the aspirin is released lower down in the intestines (once the tablet has exited the stomach), where it is then absorbed gradually into the bloodstream.
Duentric coated Cartia is designed to protect the stomach so that when the aspirin is released, it is less likely to come into contact with the lining of the stomach and decrease the risk of gastric irritation.
Cartia can be taken with or without food. Food does not alter the effects of Cartia.
Cartia is available in 3 pack sizes; 28 Tablets (1 month supply), 84 Tablets (3 month’s supply) or 168 Tablets (6 month’s supply).
No. Cartia tablets do not contain gluten, wheat, sugar, yeast, soy, lactose, tartrazine, or preservatives.
Cartia tablets are a distinctive orange colour to help with recognition and visibility. This can be particularly helpful for people taking multiple medicines, including low dose aspirin every day for heart health, as it may make Cartia easier to identify as part of a daily routine.
Aspirin prolongs the time for the blood to clot so you may need to stop Cartia before your surgery. You should consult with your doctor on all your medication prior to undergoing any surgery. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Before you take Cartia, a low dose aspirin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are or think you may be pregnant, or if you intend to become pregnant. Your doctor or pharmacist will discuss with you the possible risks and benefits of using low dose aspirin during pregnancy.
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*.
