Can I Cut Novo Thyro In Half

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my dog is taking novo thyro for hypo thyroid,,, i am wondering if i can cut it in half because she is still at 78 and she should be under 50. my vet wants to take her right off but i feel she still needs some otherwise her syptoms come back. they are 0.2 mg.

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Hi cedar,

Usually if there is a score line (divid) embedded into the tablet, it means the manufacturer purposely made it so patients could easily cut it in half. Whether or not there is a score line, I would still feel safe cutting the pill in half if the drug itself is not in extended-release form.

It is my own understanding that some extended-release pills loose their time sustaining properties if cut in half, depending on whether or not it is a capsule or a tablet; but please correct me if I'm wrong on that.

Hope this advice helps! :)

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Thanks David for answering, I did cut them as they did have that line and she is doing much better. :)

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