DXM

Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a dissociative (gives a sense of being ‘out of your body’) and can also act as a hallucinogen (you can see or hear things that aren’t there). It can be found in some over the counter medications, however, there are still risks.

Also known as Dex, DXM, Robo, Skittles, Syrup, Triple-C, Vitamin D, Tussin and more. DXM is either a white powder, a liquid, tablets or a spray.

DXM usually comes with other medicines mixed in. This can be very dangerous as the other medicines may have a toxic effect. The other medicines should be listed on the box or bottle under ‘active’ ingredients.

The effects of DXM include: feeling “woozy”, slowing your reaction time and causing you to have less control of your movements.

An overdose of DXM can result in overheating, vomiting or nausea. Call an ambulance if any of these symptoms occur.

If you do use DXM it is important to know how to be as safe as possible:

• Do not mix with other drugs or alcohol

• Do not drive, swim or do anything where you need full control of your body and vision

• Use somewhere that you feel comfortable and safe

• Do not to use alone

• Call an ambulance if you think you or someone else has had too much.

See the Australian Drug Foundation for more drug facts