EQUADOSE Pill Splitter with Precision Aluminum Blades Safely and Cleanly Cuts Small and Large Tablets Vitamins and Pills

The media could not be loaded. I was a bit hesitant to buy this pill cutter, but after using it today all misgivings are gone. I have some rather large pills that must be cut in half for the correct dosage (the V.A. is trying to save money by forcing us to cut pills in half) and my present pill cutter is just about dead because of those pills. My other cutter has a blade about the thickness of a razor blade which bends at an angle every time I cut one of those monsters with it. The result is an uneven cut with two pieces not even close to the same size and lots of chips and powder as well. The "Equa-Dose" cutter simply makes a nice straight cut and I end up with two pieces the same size and no dust or chips. When I looked at the product page for the "Equa-Dose" I wasn't overly confident that it would do the job; however, I saw almost no other options for large pills...except for one cutter that resembles a pair of pliers (and I can just envision my pill halves flying across the room), so I took the plunge and bought an "Equa-Dose". Good decision! I even tried it on a smaller pill and it cut it evenly just like it did the big pills. There is one thing that they could improve on, and that is adding some small handles to increase the leverage for cutting pills. It isn't a requirement, but it would make it easier for some folks who may have trouble gripping this device. If you don't have any large pills to cut there are a lot of other pill cutters out there that will probably do just what you need, and for less money. But if you have large pills that strain the mechanism of a less substantial cutter (this one is made of aluminum and isn't going to be destroyed by a pill), then by all means get one of these and save yourself some frustration. I got mine today and have already cut over half a bottle of those big pills, and with no problems whatsoever. How long will it last? I honestly don't know, but I am betting on it being useful for a very long time. Edit 9-10-2020 I uploaded a (very) short video of me cutting one of my large pills. I tried to upload a second video of me cutting a normal-sized pill, but Amazon doesn't allow two videos in any one review. So...I decided to let you see a large pill being cut since it is a tad more difficult than a regular pill. I must add, however, that both pills were cut cleanly in two as have been all others I have cut with this device. Also, don't let the Vine Voice throw you; I paid full price for this cutter and would gladly do so again! Update 5-18-2025 Here I am buying another one of these. Did my other one fail? No way...I misplaced it on a recent trip. I used it regularly since 2020 without a hitch and it was still going strong; good as new described it perfectly. I will try to use more diligence this time, but some things are just worth the money and this is one of those things! 11-20-2025: My old EquaDose finally showed up and now I have them both to compare. I noticed on the first use of the new one that it felt somehow different than the old one. It's difficult to describe, but the entire cutting action seemed...I don't know, just different. Maybe it's like an old favorite car that suits you to a "T" and then you drive someone else's car - same model, same everything - and it isn't quite the same. All I could do was shake my head and wonder what the difference was; until the old one surfaced. The sticker on the back of the old one says "crafted in the USA", while the new one says "manufactured in China". Crafted versus manufactured...there it is! That probably explains it; or maybe it explains nothing. All I can say is there is a difference; a difference you would never know if you only have one of these. Having said all of this, would I still recommend this pill cutter? Yes, yes, and yes again. I stand by my earlier assessment and still feel this is the finest pill cutter you can buy for the money. Read more

I have been giving my cat blood pressure medication for a few years. They are the smallest pills I have ever seen and they need to be split in 1/4 's !!! I have tried probably 20+ pill splitters - each would work for maybe a few times then same old result - crushed pills worthless to me! Often I would only get one usable quarter per pill. So yes, this is a bit expensive but the money it has saved me in having to refill his medication over and over has more than paid for itself. It DOES take some time to get the positioning right - because the pill is so small. It can be a bit tedious at first but after a while I know exactly how to do it. Again this is worth the effort in the long run! Update: I have now been using this splitter since November - 6 months and it is still as great as it was when I got it. I have saved a lot of money as don't ruin pills anymore. I have the smallest pills I have ever seen with NO scoring to split. They are expensive and I was averaging maybe 2 doses out of 4 per pill. Quite a difference. I have been splitting this pill for almost 5 years and gone through every pill splitter created and this is the ONLY ONE that has worked. I have seen so many complaints about it's difficulty in using or showing crushed pills and I will say there is a learning curve. Meaning you do have to position it correctly to get equal quarters so yes, in the first few uses I did average only 2 pieces per 4. However, not once did the pill crush. After I learned exactly how to place it and use it, no issues - ever! So I guess the bottom line is how much is it worth your time and money to take the time you need to practice with it when ultimately you are rewarded with a pill splitter you will use long term and save money! I have pictured a cut pill. This is what I get each and every time I use it. The pill actually looks larger in the photo and I forgot to take a photo before splitting the last pill in this bottle but in comparison it is half the size of an Advil tablet, or less than half the size. It's tiny!! Update: It is 2025 - 7 years since I wrote this review. I have over the years had to split pills for 5 cats as they aged and a Golden Retriever. Over the years sadly 4 cats have passed away as did the golden. All lived long happy lives. However, my husband and I have also aged and now we are splitting pills for our selves and our 1 remaining cat. So there has never been a long time between uses in our house! Just want to say it is still as sharp as ever, never crushes, always perfect cut. Some pills easier than others but most are tiny. I must admit it did take some time for me to learn how to eyeball the perfect position and adjust between the blades which may not be an easy task for arthritic or unstable hands (which I don't have yet fortunately) but otherwise it's still as sharp and precise as ever. Read more