This article describes Xarelto’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Xarelto. If you want to know more about Xarelto, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, ways to save on cost, and more.
Xarelto is a brand-name medication that comes as an oral tablet and an oral suspension. It isn’t available in a generic version.
Xarelto oral tablet and oral suspension have a boxed warning for the risk of blood clots if this medication is stopped early. It also has a boxed warning for the risk of spinal or epidural hematoma if you undergo certain surgical procedures. A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For details, see the end of this article.
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Forms and strengths of Xarelto
Xarelto comes in these forms and strengths:
| Form | How to take | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| oral tablet | take by swallowing | • 2.5 milligrams (mg) • 10 mg • 15 mg • 20 mg |
| oral suspension | take by swallowing | • 1 mg/milliliter (mL) |
Dosage of Xarelto
This article describes the recommended dosages for Xarelto. The drugmaker provides these dosages. In some cases, doctors may adjust your dosage from those shown below.
If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Xarelto without your doctor’s recommendation.
Usual recommended dosages of Xarelto in adults
The dosage of Xarelto will be based on the condition being treated or prevented.
Dosage of the oral tablet for atrial fibrillation (AFib), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and other conditions
| Purpose | Recommended dose and frequency |
|---|---|
| reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke in people with AFib | 15 mg or 20 mg once daily |
| treat DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE) | 15 mg twice daily for 21 days, then 20 mg once daily for the remainder of treatment |
| prevent a recurrence of DVT or PE | 10 mg once daily |
| prevent DVT after knee or hip replacement surgery | 10 mg once daily |
| lower risk of heart problems if you have coronary artery disease | 2.5 mg twice daily |
| lower risk of blood clots if you have peripheral artery disease | 2.5 mg twice daily |
| prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) | 10 mg once daily for 31 to 39 days |
Dosages of Xarelto in children
Xarelto is FDA approved for use in some children. Specifically it’s used to:
- treat blood clots in children 2 years and older with congenital heart disease who had a type of open-heart surgery known as the Fontan procedure
- treat or prevent a recurrence of VTE in children from birth to 18 years of age
In children, the dosage of Xarelto, for both the oral suspension and the oral tablet forms, is based on body weight. Your child’s doctor will use a chart to determine the correct dosage of Xarelto based on your child’s weight.
Xarelto oral tablets are taken once or twice per day. The oral suspension form of Xarelto is taken two to three times per day, depending on your child’s weight.
Talk with their doctor for more information about the dosage of Xarelto for children.
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Xarelto and its dosage.
What is the maximum daily dosage of Xarelto?
The maximum daily dosage of Xarelto will vary depending on the condition that Xarelto is prescribed for.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for more information about the maximum daily dosage of Xarelto.
Is there a 10-mg dosage of Xarelto for atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
No, the recommended dosage of Xarelto for AFib is 15 mg to 20 mg once daily.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about the dosage for AFib.
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