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70 years
I had aninfarctus and I my cardiologist prescribed Aspicot among other drugs. Will one pill of Aspicot per day cause an ulcer?
Oct 18, 2014

Dr. Zakia Dimassi Pediatrics
Aspicot is enteric - coated aspirin, i.e. it gets released into the stomach and creates a protective layer that will prevent direct contact between aspirin and the gastric mucosa (the inner lining of the stomach). So it should not result in ulcer formation. Remember to always administer it on a full stomach. Also refer to your cardiologist if you have history of gastric ulcer and/or you are concomitantly on other medications that may irritate the stomach, , as you may require an additional medication to better protect the stomach.
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