Why tablet medicine is mixed with other stuff and make it larger, won’t smaller tablet are easier to swallow?

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My thinking is it is larger so it’s easier to divide and not get digested as fast

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Not all tablets should be divided. Some are not designed to be and you could end up with the whole dose in one half and nothing in the other.

That can fuck up intake and maximum dosage.

These ones that are designed for it usually have a “cut line” in the middle. Double check with a pharmacist.

There is the issue that not everyone has a good sight or good grip. Some people might have trouble with smaller pills.

Also, as you mentioned, sometimes you want the pill bigger so it takes longer to dissolve and acts more slowly.

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