Pill cutting gadget

filigree_2

I once saw an ad for a little gadget that cuts tablets in half with a tiny blade, it seems much easier than wrestling to break them in half and shattering them. Unfortunately I can't remember where I saw the ad.

Does anyone know where I can get one of these gizmos? If there is a named brand it would be most helpful because then I can ask in shops without having to explain over and over again to the staff.

flea72

betterware have them

item no. 18945 - £2.99

ditzymuppet

If you pop into a reasonable sized boots... or any type of chemists, they should have them behind the counter... They cost about £1.95 ish?

Hope that helps

~ditzy x

filigree_2

Thanks both of you, I'll try the local chemists and then Betterware if Boots can't help me :T

Nile

An alternative method is to use a pestle and mortar. Grind the tablet with the pestle and mortar, then measure/split the resulting powder (using electronic kitchen scales) into two equal weight portions. Be sure to wash the scales, pestle and mortar thoroughly afterwards.

Murtle

I cut mine with a sharp kitchen knife

queensway_boy

Nile wrote:

An alternative method is to use a pestle and mortar. Grind the tablet with the pestle and mortar, then measure/split the resulting powder (using electronic kitchen scales) into two equal weight portions. Be sure to wash the scales, pestle and mortar thoroughly afterwards.

Or you could make it easy on yourself and just use a hammer and chisel..:D

oubykh

re: using pestle and mortar
make sure the tablet is not a modified/slow release preperation as this would defeat the object and could be potentially dangerous - check with your pharmacist or read the patient information leaflet carefully

Toothsmith

queensway_boy wrote:

Or you could make it easy on yourself and just use a hammer and chisel..:D

Shoot the cat with one flying half, put out a light bulb with the other, cut the kitchen table in half with the chisel and squash your thumbnail as well!

You'd need the whole tablet after all that!!! :rotfl:

queensway_boy

ditzymuppet wrote:

If you pop into a reasonable sized boots... or any type of chemists, they should have them behind the counter... They cost about £1.95 ish?

Hope that helps

~ditzy x

My boots did'nt have them:(

filigree_2

Boots was a bust, I'll try some of the local independent pharmacies and then Betterware if all else fails.

The tablets are quite weeny and despite having a groove they won't break in half. I think if I tried to cut them they'd disintegrate into powder, I can't weigh out 5 micrograms of crumbs without buying very *special* scales from the local crack den