Roma capsules

[Hookie01]

Hi,

I have managed to get lactose free T3 from my endo (hurrah) however, he has tried to do the classic drop to 50mcg of levo and add 10 T3 in the morning and 10 in the afternoon. Obviously I don't want to do it that that quickly!

I have the new Roma capsules, they are 10mcg, has anyone successfully split one? As I only want to start on 5 in the morning (would have been happier with 2.5, but can'timaginethat is possible) and drop to 100 levo to start.

when I told him I wanted to do it slowly, he looked at me like I was a crazy woman lol

thanks

[RedApple Administrator]

Hookie01,

I can't help with your question, but by commenting on your post it will bring it back into todays post feed and hopefully someone who can help will see it. 😊

[Hookie01 in reply to RedApple]

Hi RedApple,

Thank you very much

[helvella Administrator]

The Patient Information Leaflet for Roma liothyronine capsules does refer to removing the contents from the capsule. (Primarily for those who cannot swallow capsules.)

But I have no useful suggestions for splitting the contents other than a very accurate scale.

A couple of members have mentioned splitting or cutting:

healthunlocked.com/thyroidu...

[Hookie01 in reply to helvella]

Thank you Helvella,

I know I have seen another post, but I cannot find it.

[helvella Administrator in reply to Hookie01]

Nor can I!

[Mothebear]

hello

You may not want to read all the following, but it does work for me.

I have recently been prescribed the Roma T3 brand. It is interesting they say ‘hard capsule’, given they are water soluble translucent capsules.

Yes, they are possible to halve. Be aware you will look like a serious ‘druggie’ while you do it.

. Tap the capsules top and tail several times on the table to loosen the powder content.

. For the first one only, do this at a time you want to take your T3 (you will see why later!)

. lift off ‘the lid’ and over a very clean piece of paper or cloth, halve the white powder - you need a very steady, dry hand - tipping half the content into the lid. This needs a bit of juggling and you have to compare the powder in the lid with the other half in the bottom part of the capsule…. Again gently tap both halves on the table.

. You can then tip the contents of the lid into your mouth…it is tasteless but do drink some water - try to tap the lid on a tooth not tongue as you want to keep lid dry (it will collapse if wet!).

. Once emptied put the capsule lid on the other half which is your next dose now ready for when you next take your dose.

. So for your second dose, empty the second half of the first capsule into your mouth as before….keep the capsule.

. Now you should have an empty capsule. Repeat this on day two but when you halve your second capsule you can use the longer half of your empty (first) capsule to tip your second capsule into.

. If you keep your empty capsule, after a week you have 7 empty capsules and so you can split 7 more capsules so you can do a week at a time.

. A couple of points: do tap the capsules several times before you try to split as the carrier starch tends to stick to the capsule surfaces.

. If you spill some don’t panic - it can be your dose for that day 🤣🤣

. If you look very carefully you will see in the powder very, very small beads, these are the Liothronine and so your meds. If you slide your capsule along the surface, they very readily slip in to the capsule, so again, don’t panic.

. Finally, you do need a steady hand, clean dry hands, and if you get the starch on your fingers it makes it harder to hold the capsule as the starch on your fingers let them slide.

Don’t give up, the benefits of this medication are terrific.

All the best.

[Hookie01 in reply to Mothebear]

Hi Mothebear,

Thank you very much. I can see a lot of heardwork and dedication has gone into perfecting this 🤣🤣

Sounds fiddly, but I will give it a go and I'll remember to close the blinds when doing it to avoid a visit from the boys in blue

Thank you very much 😊

[Stourie in reply to Hookie01]

😂😂