WARFARIN 5MG UK
Why do you need to give this medicine?
Warfarin Tablets belong to a group of drugs called anti-coagulants. You take Warfarin Tablets to help thin your blood if you have had a heart problem, problems with blood clots or your blood flow. You may also be given Warfarin Tablets if you have been fitted with a replacement heart valve

ACTIVE INGREDIENT
Warfarin

THERAPEUTIC CATEGORY
Cough suppressant

ADDED INFORMATION
Works by blocking the clotting factors.

INDICATION
Blood clotting
Heart attack
CONTRAINDICATION
Alcohol
Alcoholism
Anemia
Aneurysms
Bacterial endocarditis
Blood thinners
Breastfeeding
Cerebrovascular haemorrhage
Eclampsia
Haemorrhagic tendencies or blood dyscrasias
Do not take this drug if you are allergic to it.

DOSAGE
Adults and the elderly (over 65 years):
The recommended dose is 10 mg daily for 2 days. Your doctor will do a blood test to decide the exact dose you should take. After the second day the recommended dose of Warfarin Tablets is between 3 and 9 mg once a day. Your doctor will tell you exactly how many Warfarin Tablets you should take. Try to take your tablets at the same time each day.
Swallow the tablets or half tablets whole with water.
The tablets can be divided into equal doses.
No dose has been established for children.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT
· Liver dysfunction
· Decreased hemoglobin
· Hematocrit levels
· Alopecia
· Pancreatitis
· Skin conditions
· Rashes
· Vomiting
· Redness
· Urge to vomit

CAUTION
Before using Warf 3 Tablet, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.)

STORAGE
Store medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.

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