NSW Health issues warning after high-dose MDMA tablets found in circulation

High-dose MDMA tablets are currently circulating in NSW, with tablets containing “up to twice the average” dosage detected, according to NSW Health.

They advised the public that three types of high-dose MDMA tablets were recently found in the state, and other MDMA pills sampled had other drugs detected in their tablets including: cathinone stimulants, and “ketamine and ketamine-analogues”.

Blue tablets in the shape of the “Punisher” superhero logo, and Yellow tablets in the shape of the cartoon character “Spongebob Squarepants” were among those flagged by NSW Health.

The NSW Health warning specifically warned about three varieties of MDMA tablets that were recently found in New South Wales:

  • Blue, diamond-shaped tablets with the ‘punisher’ logo were found containing 216 mg of MDMA.
  • Blue, skull-shaped tablets with a ‘MYBRAND’ logo and text, were found containing 216 mg of MDMA.
  • Yellow, square tablet with ‘SpongeBob’ smiley face markings were found containing 160 mg MDMA.

Medical Director of the NSW Poisons Information Centre, Dr Darren Roberts, said consuming high doses of MDMA has been linked to recent cases of serious illness and death in NSW.

Dr Roberts said “The amount of MDMA in a tablet or capsule can vary a lot, even within the same batch.”

“Other risks include taking MDMA in combination with other stimulants, such as amphetamines, cocaine or cathinones.”

“Hot environments, such as at music festivals, increase the risk of harm from MDMA.”

NSW Health stressed that “If you or a friend has taken drugs and feel unwell, you won’t get into trouble for seeking medical care. If you or a friend feels unwell, please seek help immediately by calling Triple Zero.”

The warning is the latest from NSW Health, and comes just over a month after two people died in suspected overdose at a music festival in Sydney.

The New South Wales government has continued to resists calls to introduce pill testing ahead of an upcoming festival season.

(9 NEWS)

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