Can xarelto be crushed?

Can Xarelto tablets be crushed?

Whether Xarelto can be crushed depends on which specific formulation you have:

- Xarelto 20 mg and 15 mg tablets (immediate-release): These can be crushed and mixed with water or applesauce, then taken right away. This is commonly used for patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets.
- Xarelto tablets are not the same as the oral suspension/other dosage forms. If you have a different strength or formulation, the ability to crush can differ.

What if a feeding tube is involved?

For patients receiving medication through a nasogastric or gastric feeding tube, crushed Xarelto tablet administration has specific guidance (typically involving mixing with water and delivering promptly). The exact method can vary by formulation and local product labeling.

What should you avoid?

• Do not split or crush unless your pharmacist or prescribing clinician confirms it for your exact tablet strength/formulation.
  
• Avoid mixing with certain foods or liquids if not explicitly allowed in the product directions for that formulation.
  
• If you are unsure, check the package insert for your exact dose/strength, or ask your pharmacist.
  
  

Which Xarelto strength do you have?

If you tell me the exact strength on your bottle (e.g., 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg) and whether it’s an ordinary tablet or another formulation, I can narrow the answer to the matching instructions.