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Splitting a tablet

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mary58733
mary58733

The pharmacist showed me an easy way to split a Pred tablet in half. This works especially well if it's a little concave. Put pill on hard surface and put a fingertip on each side of pill.  Push down at same time and pill should split right in half. It's worth a try. 

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  • EileenH
    EileenH mary58733

    Posted

    Do you mean concave (hollow on the top and bottom which I've never seen) or convex (rounded a bit, as if it had been a flat balloon and someone tried to blow it up)? Does it really work?
    • mary58733
      mary58733 EileenH

      Posted

      Sorry I meant convex. And yes it works great.  Actually I use this method on my flat 1mg Pred.  They split right down the middle. 
  • nick67069
    nick67069 mary58733

    Posted

    I got pill cutter from ebay; also works as a pill storage box for left over. It cost me almost $1 and that includes shipping. 
  • margo25238
    margo25238 mary58733

    Posted

    Nice! if this does not work here in US we have pill splitters - under $4.00 - mistake free

  • Anhaga
    Anhaga mary58733

    Posted

    When I asked at my local pharmacy they actually gave me one for free.  Only later did I find I could buy one.  cheesygrin
  • LayneTX
    LayneTX mary58733

    Posted

    Well, I'll be... It does work!!! I tried in on my thyroid pill! Thank you!!! Now I can quick making mess and having tiny pieces. 
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