Xarelto

Tablet · Bayer
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Xarelto is a tablet made by Bayer that contains Rivaroxaban. Rivaroxaban is a blood thinner (anticoagulant): prevents and treats blood clots and stroke in irregular heartbeat.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Rivaroxabansee pack

What it is used for

Prevents and treats blood clots and stroke in irregular heartbeat.

How it works

A direct oral anticoagulant (factor Xa blocker) to prevent strokes in atrial fibrillation and to treat or prevent leg and lung clots. No routine INR tests.

How to take it

Doses of 15 mg and 20 mg must be taken with food; 10 mg with or without. Take at the same time daily; do not stop without advice.

Common side effects

  • Bleeding gums
  • Nosebleeds
  • Bruising
  • Anaemia

Get medical help straight away if

  • Serious bleeding, black stools, blood in urine
  • Sudden severe headache
  • Fall with a head injury

Be careful

Increases bleeding risk; do not miss or double doses.

Other medicines and interactions

Bleeding risk with NSAIDs, aspirin, clopidogrel and SSRIs. Ketoconazole, itraconazole and ritonavir raise levels; rifampicin, carbamazepine and phenytoin lower them.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Xarelto?

Xarelto is a tablet by Bayer containing Rivaroxaban.

What is Xarelto used for?

Prevents and treats blood clots and stroke in irregular heartbeat.

How should I take Xarelto?

Doses of 15 mg and 20 mg must be taken with food; 10 mg with or without. Take at the same time daily; do not stop without advice. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Xarelto?

Common side effects include: Bleeding gums, nosebleeds, bruising, anaemia. Get medical help straight away for: Serious bleeding, black stools, blood in urine, sudden severe headache, fall with a head injury.

Does Xarelto 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 Xarelto in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Xarelto?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

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.