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Can Xarelto (rivaroxaban) be crushed?
Also searched as Xarelto · Immediate-release film-coated tablet
Exact formulation checkedImmediate-release film-coated tabletA different strength, suffix, coating, capsule, or manufacturer may have different instructions.
Why
FDA labeling allows Xarelto tablets to be crushed and mixed with applesauce immediately before oral administration. The instructions differ by tablet strength, including whether food must follow, so the exact label method matters.
What to ask the pharmacist instead
Ask the pharmacist to confirm the tablet strength and walk you through the label-approved mixing and food instructions for that strength.
Source checked2026-08-05
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Confirm with your pharmacist before changing how any medication is taken. This page never provides dosing guidance.
Confirm the pill before changing it
- Match the generic or brand name and strength on the prescription label.
- Match the exact formulation, especially ER, XR, XL, SR, CR, DR, or EC.
- Use the manufacturer or NDC and imprint as supporting identifiers, then confirm with the pharmacist.
Do not use color or shape alone. FDA guidance notes that approved generic pills can look different while containing the same medicine.
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