Could this be maybe be manipulated to cut pill in 1/3's, 1/3 at a time? Any rec. kind that could? Can't find any.
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you can not adjust the size of the cut. But for cutting a pill in half it is the best.
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If you can handle, but does not have much accuracy, and the blade is not of good quality. Tends to move when you are cutting the pill, for that reason it is not very accurate.
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I just swalled them whole, since they are capsules I dont think you can cut them in half or anything. They DID NOT work for me, after 3 months I stopped ordering them.
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The pill splitter will cut any pill in the size range of 1/8" to 3/4" diameter or, or if oval, the long dimension.
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yes, it can easily be cut in 1/2 without disturbing the sustained release. I did call Jarrow's product specialist abot this issue to use for a dog. He pointed out the main concern would be a rough edge when swallowed. We are able to soften that either with a file or by premoistening before administering the dose. Either works fine. And the time release factor stays intact because the NAC is embedded in carbomer.
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Sorry, I am not sure which medication you refer to...I've ordered several from Amazon...and most could be cut unless you refer to the Preservision which are not really tablets and are encapsulated powder...I think those would spill. If you can specify the medicine, I can help.
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I needed 12 but only brought one just to see if it would work. As it turns out I had the same problem. I needed to cut a little more than you but decided against it since it I wasn't sure how it would affect it. Been looking around unsuccessfully for a shorter one.
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Cut yourself. I found the instructions showed a length 1/4" too short. Cut and try ONE 1st for best results.
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I know that my pills are not coated as well, but they are small. Lining them up is not a problem. There is usually a little waste from cutting but I cut 90 pills in one sitting. I consider the wast to be a non-factor for having split that number of pills. I would guess that the composition of pills, and therefore the waste, would vary depending on the medicine. I also think the best option is to get the correct dosage without having to split them. If you can't do that, this is a good option. Doctors know about the issues of splitting pills and if that is what the doctor wants, I'm sure it's okay. I know that my pills are not coated as well, but they are small. Lining them up is not a problem. There is usually a little waste from cutting but I cut 90 pills in one sitting. I consider the wast to be a non-factor for having split that number of pills. I would guess that the composition of pills, and therefore the waste, would vary depending on the medicine. I also think the best option is to get the correct dosage without having to split them. If you can't do that, this is a good option. Doctors know about the issues of splitting pills and if that is what the doctor wants, I'm sure it's... » Read More I know that my pills are not coated as well, but they are small. Lining them up is not a problem. There is usually a little waste from cutting but I cut 90 pills in one sitting. I consider the wast to be a non-factor for having split that number of pills. I would guess that the composition of pills, and therefore the waste, would vary depending on the medicine. I also think the best option is to get the correct dosage without having to split them. If you can't do that, this is a good option. Doctors know about the issues of splitting pills and if that is what the doctor wants, I'm sure it's okay. « Show Less
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I dont recommend cutting it in half since it is time release formula so it is probably coated so that it is released slowly into your system. Most medications that can be cut in half are "scored" which means the manufacturer puts a line in the middle where it can be cut. You can look into purchasing smaller doses instead.
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yes, but you would have to clamp it down. and I wouldn't recommend that for common use. It's just so heavy that a cheaper cutter would be easier in the long run. It also has a problem cutting straight (regardless of how much paper you cut)
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Yes. I have been able to cut a very small pill in half and then cut the halves into fourths, which were just a tad over 1/16th inch square. (The pill was for my kitty.) However, if the pill is somewhat crumbly, it might shatter at such a small size.
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hypothetically: you would have to set a veeeeerrrryyy slow feed rate and have the proper bit - it would possibly take days. It would have to monitored the entire time as well. This is made for much lighter duty applications like wood and plastic to cut at respectable feed rates...
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Hello, Yes, it will help to cut the pill better than knife. Thank you for your interest.
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Yes, it has worked very well with different sized pills. I just split a centrum multi vitamin so I could answer your question and it worked well. You just have to position the pills correctly.
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i would use this for a variety of sizes of round pills only... i have better luck using a knife for oval or oblong pills
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It can only cut pills in half each time.So you would have to cut twice to get 4 pieces.
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You can but when a tablet is cut it can become sharp which can reduce the ease of swallowing. mag pills are known to be cumbersome