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16/10/2008 Party Pills Containing "Geranium" Recalled
New BZP-free party pills labelled with "geranium extract" have been found to contain a synthetic drug, methylhexaneamine.
Environmental Science and Research (ESR) tested the pills following the ban of BZP in April this year.
Methylhexaneamine (DMAA; 1,3 dimethylamylamine), is a stimulant drug similar to ephedrine. In severe cases, it can cause seizures, heart and kidney toxicity.
Return to News Archive Index Environmental Science and Research (ESR) tested the pills following the ban of BZP in April this year.
Methylhexaneamine (DMAA; 1,3 dimethylamylamine), is a stimulant drug similar to ephedrine. In severe cases, it can cause seizures, heart and kidney toxicity.
