Description: 

• An oral prescription blood thinner designed to keep blood flowing smoothly and stop clots from forming in the veins, heart, or lungs.

Prescription:

•  Strictly Prescription-Only (Rx). A doctor must check your blood and kidney function before prescribing it.

Therapeutic Category: 

• Anticoagulant / Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) / Factor Xa Inhibitor. 

Active Ingredients/Composition: 

• Contains Rivaroxaban (either 10mg or 20mg per tablet). It works by blocking “Factor Xa,” a vital protein in your body needed to form blood clots.

Usage & Forms:

Variant:

•  10mg and 20mg film-coated tablets. (Other market strengths include 2.5mg and 15mg). 

Consume Type: 

• Oral use only (swallowed whole with a drink). 
• Directions/Usage:
  • Take exactly once daily at the same time each day, as directed by your doctor.
  • Food Requirement: The 10mg tablet can be taken with or without food. The 20mg tablet must always be taken with a meal to ensure your body absorbs it correctly.
  • If you cannot swallow the tablet whole, it may be crushed and mixed into a small spoonful of applesauce right before taking it.

Safety & Storage:

• Common Side Effects: Increased bleeding, frequent nosebleeds, bleeding gums, dizziness, headache, nausea, minor bruising, and a higher risk of heavy menstrual cycles. 

Package Type: 

• Blister strips sealed inside a branded cardboard box, usually containing 10 or 14 tablets per strip.

Storage Advice:

•  Store at room temperature around 25°C. Keep it in a dry place away from moisture (do not store it in a humid bathroom). Keep out of reach of children. 
• Safety Advice:
  • The biggest risk is severe bleeding. Seek emergency help immediately if you experience coughing up blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, dark black stools, or an unprovoked large injury.
  • Inform all dentists and surgeons that you take Tariva before any procedure.
  • Do not take this alongside other blood thinners (like aspirin, ibuprofen, or warfarin) unless a doctor explicitly instructs you to.
  • Avoid activities that carry a high risk of head injury or severe falling.
  • Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly without consulting your doctor, as your risk of a sudden stroke or blood clot will rapidly rise. 

Manufacturer/Marketer: 

• Manufactured and marketed by the prominent global pharmaceutical leader Cipla Ltd.

Country of Origin: 

• India.