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Are pill cutters worth it?

This is worth EVERY penny! It split my small, round pills evenly every time without crumbling them. It holds the pill secure before/during splitting (watch). Looking at the picture, I couldn’t IMAGINE how this would work, but it’s GENIUS and easy to use & very durable & I’m sure this will last forever!

How do you split a plastic pill?

Use a Pill Splitter. Using a knife, scissors, or any other sharp tool could divide the pill into unequal parts, thereby reducing the efficacy of the doses. Not to mention, using those sharp tools increases the risk for injury. Pill splitters can be found at most pharmacies and discount stores at a low cost.

Can you split a pill that is not scored?

Can a pill that is not scored be cut in half? If you don’t see a score, ask your pharmacist. Some tablets that have no score line are still OK to cut in half. But you need to ask so they can double check for you.

What drugs are not split list?

Examples of products flagged as not recommended for splitting include most extended-release tablets, delayed-release (enteric coated) tablets, capsules (powder, sprinkle, and liquid filled), suppositories, transdermal patches, finasteride, and ciprofloxacin.

Do pill cutters get dull?

Every pill splitter has a razor type device. If you use the blade over and over without replacement it’s going to get dull and crush your pills. You replace your razor for your face or it gets dull.

Can film coated tablets be split?

The FDA, American Medical Society and American Pharmacists Association advise against splitting modified or sustained release, co-formulated, unscored, film-coated, friable or dose-critical tablets (American Pharmacists Association 2003).

Which pills can be split?

Pill Splitting: Which Drugs Can Be Split?

  • Statins, like Crestor, Lipitor, and Pravachol.
  • Antidepressants, like Celexa, Paxil, and Zoloft.
  • ACE-Inhibitors, like Monopril, Prinivil, Univasc, and Zestril.
  • Angiotensin receptor blockers, like Avapro and Cozaar.

Do pills still work if you cut them in half?

Even cuts are important as they allow for you to continue to take the appropriate dosage of medication once it is split in half. Once a tablet is split, it loses its integrity and can crumble and deteriorate quicker than usual. Therefore, it’s important to use these split tablets before using a whole tablet.

Is it OK to cut pills in half ahead of time?

Don’t split pills in advance. Some pills may crumble or deteriorate after being split. Medicine isn’t always distributed evenly throughout each tablet. So it’s important to take one half of the tablet for one dose and the other half for the next dose.