NSW Health warns of high-dose MDMA tablets in circulation
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 07:24 · Archive
NSW Health has issued an urgent warning about dangerously high-dose MDMA tablets in circulation, some containing up to 268mg of the drug.
NSW Health has issued an urgent warning after high-dose MDMA tablets were found in circulation in NSW. The pills, branded with distinctive images including Super Mario and Angry Birds characters, contain dangerous levels of MDMA, otherwise known as ecstasy.
Six specific tablets have been identified in circulation. A yellow skull tablet branded 'MYBRAND' contains 268mg of MDMA, whilst others include a peach-coloured Mario tablet with 190mg, a red Angry Birds tablet with 181mg, a peach or pink Facebook logo tablet with 174mg, and yellow Breitling and Route 66 tablets each containing 173mg of MDMA.
NSW Health warned that users are at increased risk of harm if they take multiple tablets or take a higher-dose tablet. The authority stated that re-dosing poses particular danger, saying 'High-dose MDMA use has been linked to death and other serious harms'. Signs of overdose include feeling hot and sweaty, a racing heart, rigid muscles, confusion, agitation and vomiting. Anyone experiencing these symptoms after taking MDMA should seek emergency care immediately through Triple Zero.
How it is being reported
- High dose MDMA tablets found in NSW spark major health warningPills shaped like popular gaming characters have sparked an urgent warning from health authorities in NSW.The West Australian · 10 Oct, 06:50
- High dose MDMA tablets found in NSW spark major health warningPills shaped like popular gaming characters have sparked an urgent warning from health authorities in NSW.Perth Now · 10 Oct, 06:50
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