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August 10, 2023

What are the medical uses of Mandrax?

Its addictive nature, derived from its active ingredient: Methaqualone, can cause serious emotional problems including depression, epilepsy, and delirium. Interestingly, mandrax was originally prescribed as a treatment for insomnia or used as a sedative and muscle relaxant.

What is another name for Mandrax?

» MANDRAX has the following street names: White Pipe, Whites, Buttons, MX, Gholfsticks, Doodies, Lizards, Press Outs, Flowers.

Where is Mandrax most commonly used?

Use of mandrax is South Africa

The favourite mode with South African users is often a 'bottle neck' also known as 'White Pipe'. Mandrax tablets are crushed and often mixed with cannabis, then the concoction is compacted in the neck of a broken glass bottle-neck, lit and smoked.

What was the original use of Mandrax?

Methaqualone was first synthesized in India in 1951 and developed as a potential anti- malarial drug

What are the side effects of long term use of Mandrax?

Mandrax - Emile du Toit - Clinical Psychologist

The long-term effects of using mandrax include anaemia, impaired liver function, chronic intoxication (headache, impaired vision, slurred speech) and depression. Babies of chronic users may have difficulty breathing and feeding, disturbed sleep patterns, sweating, irritability and fever.

What class of drug is Mandrax?

Methaqualone was clinically introduced in the US market in 1954 but due to high abuse potential it was discontinued in 1984. Currently it is a Schedule I drug. Although abused in the past this drug is less commonly abused in United States. However, this drug is known as Mandrax in South Africa and is abused.

What is the cost of Mandrax?

The price — currently R30 to R45 a tablet — is certain to increase. However, Smit points out that Mandrax is closely associated with crime syndicates that may have stockpiles of the drug.

What is the main ingredient in Mandrax?

The active ingredients of Mandrax are methaqualone (a sedative-hypnotic), and diphenhydramine (an antihistamine with prominent sedative-hypnotic effects).

Is Mandrax drug legal?

Drugs such as dagga, heroin, Ecstasy, Mandrax, tik and cocaine are illegal.

How do you test for Mandrax?

Abstract. A urine test presently based on thin-layer chromatography screening and gas-liquid chromatography (GLC) confirmation has been a practical way of detecting methaqualone use in individuals. A more practical test is the radioimmuno assay for screening and GLC for confirmation.

What happens when you take Mandrax?

The effects last for several hours during which the user will have a dry mouth and very little appetite. Some users will have slurred speech, nausea, stomach pains and exhibit red, glazed or puffy eyes, especially if the Mandrax is taken together with cannabis.

How do people take Mandrax?

Typically in SA, Mandrax tablets are crushed and mixed with cannabis and tobacco before being smoked in a pipe, called 'white pipe'. The effects of smoking Mandrax include a euphoric high followed by drowsiness, temporary unconsciousness or passing out, with potential sedation lasting up to 5 hours.

Can you take Mandrax orally?

' Depending on the dose, the effect of the drug can last for up to five or more hours when taken orally and one to two hours when smoked. Mandrax is extremely addictive and can become dangerous when mixed with other substances.

Is Mandrax a sedative?

For example, methaqualone, also known as Mandrax, has sedative effects that may affect women's ability to negotiate condom use during sex, refuse sex without a condom, or consent to sex, thereby increasing their risk for HIV.

What are big side effects of drugs?

Common side effects include upset stomach, dry mouth, and drowsiness. A side effect is considered serious if the result is: death; life-threatening; hospitalization; disability or permanent damage; or exposure prior to conception or during pregnancy caused birth defect.