Can Scored Tablets Be Cut in Half?

Tablets that are scored can be easily split and have been evaluated by the FDA for safety. Invest in a pill splitter. Pill splitters are very inexpensive and carried by most pharmacies.

Can scored tablets be crushed?

Scored tablets typically can be crushed. Crushing sublingual and buccal tablets can alter their effectiveness. Crushing sustained-release medications can eliminate the sustained-release action. Enteric-coated medications should not be crushed, because this can alter drug absorption.

Why tablets should not be crushed?

Some medicines should not be crushed because this will alter the absorption or stability of the medicine or it may cause a local irritant effect or unacceptable taste. Sometimes the exposure of powder from crushing medicines may cause occupational health and safety risks to staff.