Can I split Valtricom tablets?

Do not split Valtricom tablets. Valtricom has no dividing line and it is not known. Will splitting in half provide exactly half the dose. These tablets are designed to be taken whole and their division may affect the stability and even release of active substances such as amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide.

The pill is designed to reach the stomach, and sometimes further to the intestines, where the substance to be absorbed is released. By crushing the tablets, we lead to a situation where some of the active substance settles for some time in the throat and esophagus. It is also exposed to hydrochloric acid from the stomach and digestive enzymes for longer. It follows that such a procedure may affect the absorption and effective action of the preparation.

Splitting tablets at home is a highly inaccurate and potentially dangerous method of drug administration. It carries the risk of altering the pharmacokinetic properties of the drug formulation, changing the therapeutic efficacy and changing the safety of the drug. The resulting doses differ by up to 25% from the intended dose.

Also, remember to take your medication only with water. Warm drinks may cause parts of the tablet to dissolve in the mouth or change the rate at which it dissolves. The same is true for fruit juices. Fruits can cause side effects.

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