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My daughter is 12 and has never taken a pill. she was prescribed augmentin 825-125 mg for a spider bite. my question is can i cut these pills in half?
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Yes: You could cut them in half, or into a size that she can easily manage. A pill crusher is another option
Answered 8/22/2017
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