Travelling on long trips, make sure you have enough warfarin tablets with you and that you carry identification that indicates you take warfarin. It may be a good idea to wear a medic alert bracelet or carry a card in your wallet identifying that you take warfarin. (More information on MedicAlert^® bracelets can be found at www.medicalert.com.au. A warfarin identification card for you to fill in is available here).

Because your diet and activity may vary on your trip you may need an INR check while you're away. Always remember to take a letter with you from your healthcare professional detailing that you are taking warfarin, why you're taking warfarin, and any other important information about your health. This may be useful if you need to see another doctor while you're away. Taking your INR record book is also a great idea so that both your doctor at home, and any doctors you see while you're away, can see how your warfarin has been working. A portable INR monitor may be another useful option for such a trip.