Can Chlorpromazine Tablets Be Split?

You can take chlorpromazine before or after meals. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water - do not break or crush the tablets. If you have any difficulties swallowing the tablets, let your doctor know so that you can be prescribed liquid medicine instead.

Why should chlorpromazine tablets not be crushed?

Irritant; Note: chewed, crushed, or sucked tablets may cause oropharyngeal ulceration. Slow-release; Note: crushing, chewing, or dissolving tablets can cause rapid release and absorption of a potentially fatal dose.

Can you split a pill that is not scored?

Many pills that can be safely split have a “score”, a line down the middle of the pill, that allows for easier splitting. However, be aware that not all tablets that are scored are safe to split in half, so ask your pharmacist first. On the other hand, some tablets that are not scored can be safely cut in half.