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How do I physically split a 1/2 grain Armour Thyroid tablet without it turning to dust?

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Hi lovely people,

I have been prescribed Armour Thyroid by private prescription and have been directed to split the dose during the day. My question is, how do I physically split the 1/2 grain tablet without it turning to dust? I’ve tried a pill splitter from Amazon and a kitchen knife but it just goes to dust and I don’t want to waste them. Any ideas much appreciated, thank you.

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Lynneypin

this is what I use… though it’s much more expensive than when I bought it….

amazon.co.uk/Pillcut-PC100-...

I use this to cut my tablets in half, then I use a craft knife …as I need to have a quarter of a pill. I hold my hand over as I do it as it can shoot off the board.

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AKatieD

Bite it in half, it is accurate enough

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TSH110 in reply toAKatieD

My technique too on thyroid S even 1/4’s with teeth I find pretty accurate. Never used armour so can’t know for sure if it would work on them

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ninamp

Hi, try to press on the left side of the letter A of the pill. Sometimes it is hard but it usually works.

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HighlandMo

. I successfully use a scissor type cutter from Amazon

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EchoWS

I am able to break 1 grain Armour in half with my fingers pretty easily. (And then into quarters if needed) Hopefully you could do 1/2 grains with fingers too. If a little uneven I usually don't worry as with the next dose you are taking the rest of the tablet.

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Hookie01

I use a craft knife

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