No, the tablets have a coating that controls the rate at which the drug is released and reduces the chance of stomach upset. Cutting the tablet can allow a very high initial dose that can have unpleasant results.
no, depakote is coated to reduce stomach irritation and should never be cut.
Do not cut the Singular or montelukast tablets in half as they are not scored. If the tablet is scored in the middle then some manufacturers allow you to cut the tablet. Speak to your pharmacist regarding your specific prescription.
no. I am not sure what happens though.
Yes you can. My Doctor has been prescribing it this way for 2 years now and it works fine. Just do one pill at a time though. Because the ER has little beads in it, after you cut it in half, place tape over the unused pill until it's time for your next dose.
Yes if you cut it exactly in half but usually there will be some difference in the two parts after cutting a tablet into.
no its extended release tablet so cutting it may release all of the contained drug at once, increasing possibility of side effects.
yes.
Cut the Rope has a Lite version that is free.
get scizors, cut it
No! Never cut a tablet labeled XR in half it is an extended release tablet made to be slowly broken down by the body. If you break it in half you will receive to much medication at a time. Talk to you doctor about lowering you dosage or about taking the 20mg every other day.
cut in half cut in half
When a fruit is cut in half, roughly half.
I read the info sheet on this drug as I wanted to cut them in half and it did not say not to cut them in half and I have used them cut in half. call your pharmacy to make sure .