Clavix

Tablet · Intas Pharma
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Clavix is a tablet made by Intas Pharma that contains Clopidogrel 75 mg. Clopidogrel is a blood thinner (antiplatelet): prevents clots after a heart attack, stent or stroke.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Clopidogrel75 mg

What it is used for

Prevents clots after a heart attack, stent or stroke.

How it works

An antiplatelet that stops platelets clumping, preventing clots after heart attacks, stents and strokes.

How to take it

Usually 75 mg once a day, with or without food. Do not stop without your heart doctor's advice, especially after a stent. Tell your dentist and surgeon.

Common side effects

  • Bruising
  • Nosebleeds
  • Stomach upset

Get medical help straight away if

  • Black stools, blood in urine or vomit
  • Bleeding that will not stop
  • Sudden severe headache

Be careful

Increases bleeding risk; tell your dentist or surgeon. Do not stop without your doctor.

Other medicines and interactions

Omeprazole and esomeprazole reduce its effect (pantoprazole is usually preferred). Bleeding risk higher with aspirin, NSAIDs, warfarin and SSRIs.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Used in pregnancy only if clearly needed; not recommended while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (11)

Clopilet 75Deplatt 75Plavix 75Clopitab 75ClopikindAbclopid 75Clopicard 75Preva 75Clopivas-75Plagerine 75Ceruvin 75

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Common questions

What is Clavix?

Clavix is a tablet by Intas Pharma containing Clopidogrel 75 mg.

What is Clavix used for?

Prevents clots after a heart attack, stent or stroke.

How should I take Clavix?

Usually 75 mg once a day, with or without food. Do not stop without your heart doctor's advice, especially after a stent. Tell your dentist and surgeon. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Clavix?

Common side effects include: Bruising, nosebleeds, stomach upset. Get medical help straight away for: Black stools, blood in urine or vomit, bleeding that will not stop, sudden severe headache.

Does Clavix need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Clavix in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Used in pregnancy only if clearly needed; not recommended while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Clavix?

Brands with the same composition: Clopilet 75, Deplatt 75, Plavix 75, Clopitab 75, Clopikind, Abclopid 75, Clopicard 75, Preva 75, Clopivas-75, Plagerine 75, Ceruvin 75. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.