General Knowledge – Do you know why there is a line in the middle of the medicine tablet, let's know the reason

Friends, whenever we all get sick, have a headache or get any disease, we take medicines, but have you ever noticed while taking medicine that there is a thin line between the medicine tablets, which you consider a design is not just a design, it actually serves a very specific and important purpose, let's know its full details-

What is this line called?

This line is known as the "score line" or "break line". It is a feature designed keeping in mind the convenience of the user and the accuracy of the dosage.

Purpose of the score line

Ease of dividing: The main reason for this line is to make it easier to divide the tablet into equal parts.

Dosage adjustment: Sometimes, doctors prescribe only half the dose of the medicine. The break line ensures that patients can divide the tablet equally.

Important things to know:

Not all tablets are meant to be split: Only tablets specifically designed with a break line are safe to cut in half.

Can be harmful if split incorrectly: Some medicines lose their potency or can be harmful if broken.

Some lines are just indicators: In some cases, the line is just a visual guide and the tablet must still be swallowed whole.