Description
This pill cutter is a $9.99 pocket sized box that splits a tablet in half with one press of the lid and stores the pieces in two built in compartments, measuring roughly 10 x 4.5cm so it fits in a handbag, a glovebox or a bedside drawer. Drop the tablet into the V shaped cradle, close the lid, and the blade does the work in one clean movement.
Splitting tablets with a kitchen knife is how most people start and how most people end up with crumbs, uneven halves and half a dose on the bench. A cutter holds the tablet square against a blade so the cut lands where you want it, and the two compartments underneath mean the halves go straight into storage instead of rolling off the counter. It is a small problem, but it is a daily one for anyone on a split dose.
Specifications
| Function |
Splits tablets in half |
| Storage |
2 separate compartments |
| Approximate size |
10 x 4.5cm |
| Style |
Hinged lid box with internal blade |
| Portability |
Handbag, glovebox or travel bag size |
| Care |
Wipe clean, keep the blade dry |
What's in the Box
| 1 x |
Pill cutter box with 2 storage compartments |
Why Choose This Pill Cutter Box
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Cut and store in one unit - the halves drop into the compartments below instead of loose into a bag.
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Cleaner cut than a knife - the tablet is held square against the blade rather than rocking on a board.
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Blade stays covered - the cutting edge sits inside a closed box, not loose in a drawer.
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Travel sized at 10 x 4.5cm - small enough to live permanently in a handbag or carry on.
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$9.99 for a daily use item - cheaper than replacing tablets you have crushed by accident.
Which Tablets Should Never Be Split?
Slow release, extended release, controlled release and enteric coated tablets should generally not be split, because cutting through the coating can release the whole dose at once instead of gradually. Capsules should not be cut at all. Many tablets designed to be halved carry a score line down the middle as a visual cue. If a tablet has no score line, or you are not certain, ask your pharmacist before you cut it - they will tell you in seconds and it is the single most important check with any cutter.
How Do You Get an Even Cut Every Time?
Line the score line up with the blade rather than eyeballing the centre of the tablet, seat the tablet flat in the cradle so it cannot rock, and close the lid in one firm movement instead of pressing slowly. A slow press tends to crumble a tablet; a decisive one cuts it. Very small or very rounded tablets are the hardest to hold square, so seat those carefully. Keep the blade dry between uses, since moisture on a blade is what causes tablets to stick and shatter.
Can You Use a Pill Cutter for Pet Medication?
Plenty of people do. Dosing a cat or a small dog often means a quarter or a half of a human sized tablet, and a cutter is far more accurate than a knife for that. The same warning applies - ask your vet whether the specific medication can be divided, and never split a coated or slow release tablet for an animal any more than you would for yourself. Keep a separate cutter for pet medication if you would rather not mix the two.
Buyers are typically people managing a daily medication routine at home: someone whose prescription was written as a half dose, carers splitting tablets for a parent, travellers who want the cutter and the storage in one small box rather than two, and pet owners dosing a small animal. It also sells to people who simply want a cheap second cutter to keep in the car or at work.
If you crush tablets rather than split them, the pill crusher is the tool for that job - the two do genuinely different things. Browse the rest of the Health and Beauty range for medicine cabinet supplies, or the Essentials collection for the small household items that are easy to forget.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is it exactly?
Approximately 10 x 4.5cm. Treat that as a guide rather than a precise measurement, as the manufacturer quotes it approximately.
Can it cut a tablet into quarters?
You can halve a tablet and then halve one of the halves, but quarters are harder to hold square in the cradle and are more likely to crumble.
Is the blade replaceable?
No. The blade is fixed inside the unit and is not designed to be removed or replaced.
What colour will I get?
Colour is not selectable on this listing. Please order only if any colour is acceptable.
Is it safe around children?
It contains a blade. Keep it out of reach of children and store it with the lid closed.
How do I clean it?
Wipe the cradle and compartments with a dry cloth and remove tablet dust after use. Do not soak it, and keep the blade dry.
Do you ship Australia wide?
Yes, to every state and territory including regional and remote addresses.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, plus regional and remote addresses. Orders placed on a business day are picked and dispatched promptly, with tracking emailed to you as soon as the parcel leaves us.
This is a general household accessory, not a medical device, and it is not registered with the TGA. Not all medicines can be split - slow release, controlled release, enteric coated and capsule forms in particular. Always check with your pharmacist or doctor before dividing any medication. Contains a blade; keep out of reach of children.
