NSW - Public drug warning: High dose MDMA (ecstasy) tablets recently found in NSW - also containing a synthetic cathinone
Skull shaped tablets with MYBRAND marking have been found containing high dose MDMA and a synthetic cathinone, dipentylone (also known as N,N-dimethylpentylone).
The risk of harm is increased when MDMA is taken with other stimulants including synthetic cathinones, amphetamines or cocaine.
Pink-orange: 182-185mg MDMA + dipentylone
Blue: 162mg MDMA + dipentylone
Yellow: 151 mg MDMA
Other recently tested skull shaped tablets with MYBRAND marking have contained MDMA with ketamine or 2'-fluoro-2-oxo-PCE (a ketamine analogue, also known as 2F-NENDCK, or 2-fluoro-N-ethylnordeschloroketamine).
Tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents.
Know the risks
- Synthetic cathinones are stimulants that may have similar effects to MDMA and other amphetamines. There is limited information on the specific effects of dipentylone.
- MDMA tablets are often pooly manufactured and the amount of MDMA and other substances in a tablet can vary a lot, even within the same batch.
- You are at increased risk of harm if you:
- Take multiple MDMA (ecstasy) tablets or capsules
- Take a higher-dose MDMA tablet or capsule
- Take MDMA in a hot environment like a music festival or indoor dance party
- The time from taking the drug to feeling any effect can vary between people and tablets. If it's not working, don't re-dose.
- High dose MDMA use has been linked to death and other serious harms.
Effects to look out for
- Feeling really hot and sweaty
- Racing heart/pulse or light-headedness
- Rigid muscles (e.g. difficulty walking), uncontrolled repetitive movements, seizures
- Confusion or agitation, feeling aggressive, difficult to rouse or unconscious
- Vomiting
If you or others experience these symptoms after taking MDMA, get help immediately.
Getting help
If you or your friends see the warning signs of overdose:
- Seek help immediately from your nearest emergency department or call Triple Zero (000). You won't get into trouble for seeking medical care.
- Start CPR if someone is not responsive.
Support and advice
For free and confidential advice:
- Call Alcohol and Drug Information Service(ADIS) on 1800 250 015 at any time 24/7. Start a Web Chat with an ADIS counsellor Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5pm.
- Call NUAA on 1800 644 413 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) to speak to a peer or visit NUAA for a range of resources.
- Call the NSW Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for information on adverse effects from drugs.
- Visit Your Room for fact sheets and other resources.
Source: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/aod/public-drug-alerts/Pages/high-dose-mdma-cathinone-oct24.aspx
Emergency: If you are experiencing an emergency, please call an ambulance on 000, or if you need to speak to someone urgently please call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.