Ibuprofen 800mg is too big to swallow, can I cut in half?
Question posted by carolynwas on 3 Feb 2015
Last updated on 1 June 2017
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kaismama
3 Feb 2015
No. They are coated to protect your stomach. If you cut it you've negated that protection. You can swallow it. If you can swallow a piece of meat you can swallow pills.
Amma22
1 June 2017
You also chew meat so there's a big difference!
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