This pill cutter/crusher features both a sharp stainless steel blade that makes a clean cut every time and the ability to crush pills into a fine powder. There is a built-in storage compartment plus a drinking cup for on-the-go convenience. =========================================================== Directions: 1. Wash before initial use with warm, soapy water . Rinse and allow to dry completely before using. Repeat between uses and remove residue from blade with a thick washcloth being careful not to come in direct contact with blade ============================================================ 2. To cut pills, open cutter and center pill in v-shaped pill holder. Close cutter top firmly to cut pill. ============================================================ 3. To crush pills, unscrew crusher top and place pill into container . Screw down crusher top tightly against pill. Rotate top back and forth to crush. Repeat until uniform powder is achieved. Remove top to empty powder from container ============================================================ 4. To use as a drinking cup, remove cutter from crusher top. ============================================================ 5. To store medication, remove base,insert pills and tightly replace base. ============================================================ Warning: This product is neither child resistant nor is it a toy. keep this and all medicine out of a child's reach. Avoid direct contact with the blade as it is very sharp. Discard product when blade no Longer optimally performs. Note that enteric-coated tablets are intended to be swallowed whole and should never be cut or crushed before taking