Cartia 100mg 84 Tablets

Overview

CARTIA low dose aspirin has a DUENTRIC coating that is gentle on the stomach*

*CARTIA low dose aspirin has a DUENTRIC coating which is designed to protect the stomach from the irritation that can be caused by the aspirin.

The enteric coating on CARTIA tablets prevents the aspirin from being released in your stomach where it could cause gastric upsets. The aspirin is released lower down in the intestines, where it is absorbed gradually in the blood stream.

Low dose aspirin helps reduce blood stickiness, the tendency of blood to clot. 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. 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.

AUST R NUMBER:

192506

Ingredients

Acetylsalicylic Acid 100mg

CONTAINS:

Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) 100mg

INGREDIENTS:

The active ingredient in CARTIA is Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspirin) 100mg. Other ingredients are guar gum, and a coating system including sunset yellow FCF aluminium lake (CI 15985).

Instructions

DIRECTIONS:

Take CARTIA with a glass of water. CARTIA should be swallowed whole, without crushing, chewing or breaking the tablet.

USAGE ADVICE:

Take CARTIA at the same time each day. This will help you remember to take your medicine. CARTIA is not recommended for use in children under 18 years of age.

DOSAGE:

The recommended dosage is one CARTIA tablet at the same time every day.

Storage

Keep the medication in the pack until it is time to use it. Store below 25oC. Do not leave it in the car on a hot day. Do not store medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Store all medicines out of the reach of children. If you stop taking CARTIA, ask the pharmacist what to do with any doses left over.

Safety

PRODUCT WARNINGS:

For use under medical supervision only. Do not use during the first 6 months of pregnancy, except on doctor's advice; at all during the last 3 months of pregnancy; if you have a stomach ulcer; if you are allergic to aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines. Stop use and see your doctor immediately if you get an allergic reaction. See a doctor before use if taking CARTIA for thinning the blood or for your heart. Unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist, do not use; with other products containing aspirin or anti-inflammatory medicines or with medicines that you are taking regularly. Unless advised by your doctor, do not use in children under 18 years of age; in children or teenagers with or recovering from chickenpox, influenza or fever; if you have asthma.

CAUTION:

For use under medical supervision only. Do not use during the first 6 months of pregnancy, except on doctor's advice; at all during the last 3 months of pregnancy; if you have a stomach ulcer; if you are allergic to aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medicines. Stop use and see your doctor immediately if you get an allergic reaction. See a doctor before use if taking CARTIA for thinning the blood or for your heart. Unless advised by your doctor or pharmacist, do not use; with other products containing aspirin or anti-inflammatory medicines or with medicines that you are taking regularly. Unless advised by your doctor, do not use in children under 18 years of age; in children or teenagers with or recovering from chickenpox, influenza or fever; if you have asthma.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

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. 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.

Country of Origin

Australia