Most Important points
1. Take your Warfarin as prescribed at the same time every day.
DO NOT skip or adjust your dosage without advice from the Dosage Clinic.
DO NOT miss your re-test date as this may be DANGEROUS.
2. If you experience any BLEEDING that cannot be stopped within 10 to 15
minutes, seek emergency medical assistance. Do the same if you see any
blood in your stool or urine.
3. If you haven't heard from Lancet on the day of your test, it is your
responsibility to call 011 358 0726 to get your results and dosage.
4. If you stop current medications, start any new medications or change the
dosage of any medications, including herbal remedies/supplements,
please advise the Clinic.
DO NOT take any products that contain Aspirin unless they have been
prescribed by your doctor.
5. Direct oral anticoagulants (such as Dabigatran (Pradaxa)/Rivaroxaban
(Xeralto) are generally NOT prescribed with Warfarin. If you have been
prescribed both, please speak to the Clinic or your doctor directly.
6. Diet
Keep your diet consistent.
Eat at least one portion of green vegetables every day, or the same
portion size every day if you're used to more. Have no more than half
an Avocado per week.
If you eat liver, do not have green vegetables on that day.
Limit citrus fruit/juices (including cranberry juice) to one portion daily.
Limit Alcohol intake to two drinks per day.