What tablets Cannot be split?
Drugs that can be usually be split include Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), Crestor (rosuvastatin), Norvasc (amlodipine), Zestril (lisinopril), Accupril (quinapril), Glucophage (metformin), Synthroid (levothyroxine), Zyprexa (olanzapine), Celexa (citalopram), Paxil (paroxetine), Zoloft (sertraline).
Can you split an enteric-coated tablet?
enteric-coated tablets, extended-release (ER or XR), sustained-release (SR), or timed-released medications should not be split. These medications are either coated to protect your stomach or have a built-in release mechanism to allow the medication to work longer.
Why are some tablets film coated?
Sugar or film coating – surrounds the tablet normally to make it taste better or easier to swallow. These enteric coatings are placed around a drug to protect the drug from the acid environment, protect the stomach from the drug or deliver the drug to the site of action.
Which tablets can be split?
Can I Split That Pill?
| Pills That CAN Usually Be Split | Pills That CANNOT Be Split |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine (Norvasc) | Oxycodone (OxyContin) for pain |
| Atenolol (Tenormin) | Omeprazole (Prilosec) for heartburn |
| Atorvastatin (Lipitor) | Cetirizine (Zyrtec) for allergies |
| Citalopram (Celexa) | Chemotherapy drugs and anti-seizure medicines |
Can gastro resistant tablets be cut?
Your doctor will decide how much Epilim to give you or your child depending on your or your child’s body weight. Take this medicine by mouth. Do not crush or chew the tablets.
Are film coated tablets the same as enteric coated?
Tablets can either be ‘sugar coated’, ‘film coated’, ‘enteric coated’ or coated to modify how the drug is released into the body (modified release).
How are tablets film coated?
Description of film-coating process The coating formulation contains a polymer solubilized in a suitable solvent together with other additives like plasticizers and pigments. This solution is sprayed onto a rotating or fluidized tablet bed.
What pills can be split?