Malta National Poisons Centre

Malta National Poisons Centre Through our helpline 1774, we provide timely and accurate information, guidance, and assistance following poison exposures 🐍🍀💊🧪

🇲🇹 Il-kannabinojdi sintetiċi, kultant mibjugħa taħt ismijiet bħal “Spice” jew “K2,” mhumiex l-istess bħall-kannabis.Dawn...
07/08/2026

🇲🇹 Il-kannabinojdi sintetiċi, kultant mibjugħa taħt ismijiet bħal “Spice” jew “K2,” mhumiex l-istess bħall-kannabis.

Dawn il-kimiċi magħmula f’laboratorju ġeneralment ikunu ħafna aktar b’saħħithom u aktar imprevedibbli. L-ingredjenti u l-potenza jvarjaw bil-kbir, anke bejn prodotti li jidhru identiċi.

L-effetti possibbli jinkludu:
• Ansjetà severa, paniku jew aġitazzjoni
• Konfużjoni, alluċinazzjonijiet jew imġiba mhux tas-soltu
• Qalb tgħaġġel u uġigħ fis-sider
• Rimettar
• Aċċessjonijiet
• Diffikultà biex tieħu n-nifs jew telf mis-sens

Xi nies isiru estremament stressjati, aggressivi jew instabbli. Qatt m’għandek tipprova trażżan lil xi ħadd fiżikament sakemm ma jkunx meħtieġ għas-sigurtà immedjata.

🚨 Ċempel 112 immedjatament għal aċċessjonijiet, uġigħ fis-sider, diffikultajiet tan-nifs, kollass, telf mis-sens jew imġiba li tippreżenta periklu immedjat.

📞 Għal pariri dwar avvelenament, ċempel 1774.

🇬🇧 Synthetic cannabinoids, sometimes sold under names such as “Spice” or “K2,” are not the same as cannabis.
These laboratory-made chemicals can be much stronger and more unpredictable. The ingredients and concentration may vary considerably, even between products that look identical.

Possible effects include:
• Severe anxiety, panic or agitation
• Confusion, hallucinations or unusual behaviour
• Rapid heartbeat and chest pain
• Vomiting
• Seizures
• Difficulty breathing or loss of consciousness

Some people may become extremely distressed, aggressive or medically unstable. Never attempt to physically restrain someone unless necessary for immediate safety.

🚨 Call 112 immediately for seizures, chest pain, breathing difficulties, collapse, loss of consciousness or behaviour that presents an immediate danger.

📞 For poisoning advice, call 1774.

🇲🇹 Id-drogi rikreattivi jistgħu jipproduċu effetti serji u imprevedibbli. Ir-riskju jikber meta s-sustanza speċifika, is...
06/08/2026

🇲🇹 Id-drogi rikreattivi jistgħu jipproduċu effetti serji u imprevedibbli. Ir-riskju jikber meta s-sustanza speċifika, is-saħħa jew doża ma jkunux magħrufa, jew meta drogi, alkoħol jew mediċini differenti jittieħdu flimkien.

Sinjali nkwetanti ta’ avvelenament serju jistgħu jinkludu:
• Uġigħ fis-sider jew qalb tgħaġġel
• Aġitazzjoni qawwija, konfużjoni, jew imġiba mhux tas-soltu
• Sħana żejda
• Aċċessjonijiet
• Diffikultà fin-nifs
• Kollass jew telf mis-sens

Qatt m’għandek tħalli persuna waħedha, u dejjem għandek tkun onest mal-professjonisti tas-saħħa dwar dak li ttieħed għax din l-informazzjoni tista’ tgħin għal trattament aħjar.

🚨 Ċempel 112 immedjatament jekk il-persuna kkonċernata intilfet minn sensiha, ikollha aċċessjoni, tesperjenza uġigħ fis-sider, diffikulta biex tieħu n-nifs jew tkun magħdur.

📞 Għal parir f’suspett ta’ avvelenament jew espożizzjoni, ċempel 1774.

🇬🇧 Recreational drugs can produce serious and unpredictable effects. The risk may be greater when the substance, strength or dose is unknown, or when different drugs, alcohol or medicines are combined.

Warning signs of serious poisoning may include:
• Chest pain or a very rapid heartbeat
• Severe agitation, confusion, or unusual behaviour
• Overheating
• Seizures
• Difficulty breathing
• Collapse or loss of consciousness

Never leave an unwell person alone and be honest with healthcare professionals about what may have been taken. This information can help them provide the right treatment.

🚨 Call 112 immediately if the person is unconscious, having a seizure, experiencing chest pain, struggling to breathe or severely unwell.

📞 For advice in suspected poisoning or exposure, call 1774.

🇲🇹 L-M**A, magħrufa ukoll bħala ecstasy, taffettwa l-moħħ, il-qalb u l-abbiltà tal-ġisem li jirregola t-temperatura tieg...
06/08/2026

🇲🇹 L-M**A, magħrufa ukoll bħala ecstasy, taffettwa l-moħħ, il-qalb u l-abbiltà tal-ġisem li jirregola t-temperatura tiegħu.
Effetti possibbli jinkludu:
• Aġitazzjoni, anzjetà jew konfużjoni
• Qalb mgħaggla u pressjoni tad-demm għolja
• Theżżiż tas-snien, għaraq u dardir
• Temperatura tal-ġisem eċċessiva
• Konvulżjonijiet, aċċessjonijiet jew telf mis-sens
Ir-riskju jiżdied f’ambjenti sħan jew fl-iffullar, waqt attività fiżika fit-tul, jew meta l-M**A tittieħed flimkien mal-alkoħol, mediċini jew drogi rikreattivi oħra.

Il-kontenut speċifiku u s-saħħa tal-pilloli tal-ecstasy jew tat-trab tal-M**A ma jistgħux jiġu kkonfermati mill-kulur, mil-logo jew mid-dehra tagħhom. Prodotti mibjugħa bħala M**A jista’ jkun fihom ukoll sustanzi mhux mistennija.

🚨 Ċempel il-112 immedjatament f’każ ta’ sħana tal-ġisem eċċessiva, konvulżjonijiet, uġigħ fis-sider, diffikultà tan-nifs, kollass jew telf mis-sens.

📞 Għal pariri dwar każijiet ta’ avvelenament, ċempel 1774.

🇬🇧 M**A, commonly known as ecstasy, can affect the brain, heart and the body’s ability to control its temperature.
Possible effects include:
• Agitation, anxiety or confusion
• Rapid heartbeat and increased blood pressure
• Jaw clenching, sweating and nausea
• Overheating
• Seizures or loss of consciousness

The risk increases in hot or crowded environments, during prolonged physical activity, or when M**A is combined with alcohol, medicines or other recreational drugs.

The contents and strength of tablets or powders cannot be confirmed by their colour, logo or appearance. Products sold as M**A may also contain unexpected substances.

🚨 Call 112 immediately for severe overheating, seizures, chest pain, breathing difficulties, collapse or loss of consciousness.

📞 For poisoning advice, call 1774.

🇲🇹 Nitrous Oxide, xi kultant imsejjaħ laughing gas, jista’ jikkawża sturdament, koordinazzjoni batuta, konfużjoni u telf...
06/08/2026

🇲🇹 Nitrous Oxide, xi kultant imsejjaħ laughing gas, jista’ jikkawża sturdament, koordinazzjoni batuta, konfużjoni u telf tas-sensi. L-użu tiegħu fi spazji magħluqa jew direttament minn kontenituri bi pressjoni jista’ joħloq riskji addizzjonali.

Effetti possibbli fuq medda qasira ta’ żmien jinkludu:
• Sturdament u wġigħ ta’ ras
• Telf tal-bilanċ jew tal-koordinazzjoni
• Konfużjoni
• Ħass ħażin jew telf mis-sens
• Livelli mnaqqsa ta’ ossiġnu u diffikultà biex tieħu n-nifs

Użu ripetittiv jew ta’ ċertu livell kapaċi jinterferixxi mal-attività tal-vitamina B₁₂ u jikkawża tnemnim, dgħufija, diffikultà fil-mixi u potenzjalment ħsara permanenti fin-nervituri.

🚨 Ċempel 112 immedjatament jekk xi ħadd jintilef minn sensih, qed ibati biex jieħu n-nifs, ikun waqa’ jew jiżviluppa sintomi newroloġiċi severi.

📞 Għal parir wara espożizzjoni, ċempel 1774.

🇬🇧 Nitrous oxide, sometimes called laughing gas, can cause dizziness, poor coordination, confusion and loss of consciousness. Using it in enclosed spaces or directly from pressurised containers may create additional risks.

Possible short-term effects include:
• Dizziness and headache
• Loss of balance or coordination
• Confusion
• Fainting or loss of consciousness
• Reduced oxygen levels and breathing difficulties

Repeated or heavy use can interfere with vitamin B₁₂ activity and may cause numbness, tingling, weakness, difficulty walking and potentially lasting nerve damage.

🚨 Call 112 immediately if someone is unconscious, struggling to breathe, has collapsed or has developed severe neurological symptoms.

📞 For advice following exposure, call 1774.

🇲🇹 Il-kokaina hija stimulant qawwi li jitfa’ piż konsiderevoli fuq il-qalb, il-vini u l-arterji, u l-moħħ.L-effetti tagħ...
05/08/2026

🇲🇹 Il-kokaina hija stimulant qawwi li jitfa’ piż konsiderevoli fuq il-qalb, il-vini u l-arterji, u l-moħħ.

L-effetti tagħħa huma simili tal-istimulant li ssemma lbieraħ, l-M**A, u jinkludu:
• Qalb mgħaġġla u pressjoni tad-demm għolja
• Ansjetà, aġitazzjoni jew paniku
• Għaraq, rogħda u dardir
• Uġigħ fis-sider
• Konvulżjonijiet, kollass, attakk tal-qalb jew puplesija

Jista’ jseħħ avvelenament serju anke f’ żgħażagħ u individwi li m’ għandhomx problemi magħrufa tal-qalb. It-taħlit tal-kokaina mal-alkoħol jew ma’ sustanzi oħra tista’ tikkawża effetti aktar perikolużi u imprevedibbli.

Il-potenza u l-kontenut kimiku tal-kokaina mibjugħa fuq l-idejn mhumiex magħrufa, u b’hekk tista’ tinkludi sustanzi oħra li jżidu r-riskju ta’ avvelenament.

🚨 Uġigħ fis-sider, konvulżjonijiet, aġitazzjoni qawwija, diffikultà fin-nifs jew kollass jeħtieġu telefonata urġenti lill-112.

📞 Għal pariri dwar avvelenament, ċempel 1774.

🇬🇧 Co***ne is a powerful stimulant that places considerable strain on the heart, blood vessels and brain.

Possible effects include:
• Rapid heartbeat and high blood pressure
• Anxiety, agitation or panic
• Sweating, tremors and nausea
• Chest pain
• Seizures, collapse, heart attack or stroke

Serious poisoning can occur even in young people or those without known heart problems. Combining co***ne with alcohol or other substances can make its effects more dangerous and unpredictable.

The strength and contents of illicit co***ne are unknown, and it may contain other substances that increase the risk of poisoning.

🚨 Chest pain, seizures, severe agitation, difficulty breathing or collapse require an immediate call to 112.

📞 For poisoning advice, call 1774.

🇲🇹 Retatrutide 💉 hija mediċina esperimentali li bħalissa qed tiġi studjata għat-telf tal-piż u kundizzjonijiet metaboliċ...
31/07/2026

🇲🇹 Retatrutide 💉 hija mediċina esperimentali li bħalissa qed tiġi studjata għat-telf tal-piż u kundizzjonijiet metaboliċi oħra. Mhijiex awtorizzata għall-użu pubbliku, u prodotti li jsostnu li fihom din il-mediċina qed jinkisbu u jinbiegħu minn sorsi mhux affidabbli.

Dawn il-prodotti jistgħu jkunu foloz, ikkontaminati, maħżuna ħażin, jew ta’ doża u kwalità mhux magħrufa. Dan ipoġġi lil min jużaha f’riskju ta’ side effects serji jew tossiċità.

✅ Ixtri mediċini minn spiżeriji liċenzjati biss.
❌ Evita li tikseb prodotti minn sorsi mhux uffiċjali.
❌ Tużax sustanzi ttikkettjati “għar-riċerka”, “esperimentali” jew “mhux għall-konsum mill-bniedem”.
✅ Dejjem ħu parir mingħand professjonist tal-kura tas-saħħa.

🇬🇧 Retatrutide 💉 is an experimental medicine currently being studied for weight loss and other metabolic conditions. It is not authorised for public use, and products claiming to contain it are being obtained and sold through unreliable sources.

These products may be counterfeit, contaminated, improperly stored, or of unknown strength and quality, placing users at risk of serious adverse effects or toxicity.

✅ Purchase medicines only from licensed pharmacies.
❌ Avoid obtaining products from unofficial sources.
❌ Never use substances labelled “research”, “experimental” or “not for human consumption”.
✅ Always seek advice from a healthcare professional.

🇲🇹 Il-klorin jintuża spiss fil-pools, prodotti tat-tindif u trattament tal-ilma, però jista’ jkun perikoluż jekk ma jint...
22/07/2026

🇲🇹 Il-klorin jintuża spiss fil-pools, prodotti tat-tindif u trattament tal-ilma, però jista’ jkun perikoluż jekk ma jintużax kif suppost.

⚠️ Espożizzjoni għall-klorin tista’ sseħħ permezz ta’:
• Taħlit ta’ prodotti tat-tindif
• Inċidenti bil-kimiċi tal-pools
• Espożizzjoni għad-dħaħen permezz tan-nifs
• Kuntatt mal-ġilda jew mal-għajnejn

Sintomi jistgħu jinkludu:
• Sogħla jew irritazzjoni fis-sistema tan-nifs
• Ħruq fl-għajnejn
• Irritazzjoni tal-ġilda
• Dardir jew irritazzjoni fil-griżmejn

⚠️ It-taħlit ta’ prodotti li fihom il-klorin ma’ prodotti oħra tat-tindif, speċjalment ma’ aċidi jew ammonja, jista’ jirrilaxxa gassijiet perikolużi.

👉 Dejjem uża prodotti bil-klorin f’post ventilat sew u segwi l-istruzzjonijiet bir-reqqa.

📞 Ċempel 1774 jekk tissuspetta espożizzjoni.

🇬🇧 Chlorine is commonly used in pools, cleaning products and water treatment, however, exposure can be harmful if not handled correctly.

⚠️ Chlorine exposure may occur through:
• Mixing cleaning products
• Pool chemical accidents
• Breathing in fumes
• Skin or eye contact

Symptoms may include:
• Coughing or airway irritation
• Burning eyes
• Skin irritation
• Nausea or throat discomfort

⚠️ Mixing chlorine products with other cleaners, especially acids or ammonia, can release dangerous gases.

👉 Always use chlorine products in well-ventilated areas and follow label instructions carefully.

📞 Call 1774 if exposure is suspected.

🇲🇹 Inċidenti ta’ avvelenament kapaċi jinqalgħu bla mistenni: jekk hux tfal jibilgħu xi mediċina, kimika ttir fuq il-ġild...
16/07/2026

🇲🇹 Inċidenti ta’ avvelenament kapaċi jinqalgħu bla mistenni: jekk hux tfal jibilgħu xi mediċina, kimika ttir fuq il-ġilda, jew tittieħed xi doża żejda ta' mediċina.

Il-Malta National Poisons Centre joffri parir professjonali u bla ħlas, għal każijiet ta' avvelenament jew espożizzjonijiet għal sustanzi tossiċi.

Is-servizz tagħna huwa:
✅ Bla ħlas
✅ Kunfidenzjali
✅ Disponibbli kuljum, inkluż tmiem il-ġimgħa u festi pubbliċi mit-08:00 sat-20:00
✅ Mogħti minn professjonisti tal-kura tas-saħħa
📱 Issejvja n-numru 1774 fil-mobile tiegħek illum.

Jekk jinqala’ aċċident, li tkun taf lil min għandek iċċempel jista' jagħmel id-differenza kollha.

🇬🇧 Poisoning emergencies can happen when you least expect them: whether it's a child swallowing a medicine, a splash of a chemical on the skin, or an accidental overdose.

The Malta National Poison Centre provides free, expert advice for suspected poisoning and toxic exposures.

Our service is:
✅ Free of charge
✅ Confidential
✅ Available every day, including weekends and public holidays from 8:00 to 20:00
✅ Staffed by trained healthcare professionals
Don't wait until an emergency happens.
📱 Save 1774 in your phone today.

If an accident happens, knowing who to call can make all the difference.

🇲🇹 Il-kimiċi tal-pools jgħinu biex iżommu l-ilma nadif, iżda jistgħu jkunu perikolużi jekk ma jintużawx jew ma jinħażnux...
09/07/2026

🇲🇹 Il-kimiċi tal-pools jgħinu biex iżommu l-ilma nadif, iżda jistgħu jkunu perikolużi jekk ma jintużawx jew ma jinħażnux kif suppost.

⚠️ Ir-riskji jistgħu jinkludu:
• Ħruq kimiku
• Irritazzjoni tal-ġilda u tal-għajnejn
• Diffikultà fin-nifs minħabba dħaħen li joħroġ minnhom
• Avvelenament jekk jinbelgħu

👉 Biex tibqa’ sigur:
• Dejjem segwi l-istruzzjonijiet fuq il-prodott
• Żomm il-kimiċi ’l-bogħod mit-tfal u annimali
• Uża l-prodotti f’post ventilat sew
• Evita li tittrasferixxi kimiċi fi fliexken tax-xorb jew kontenituri mingħajr tikketta

📞 Ċempel 1774 jekk tissuspetta espożizzjoni jew avvelenament.

🇬🇧 Pool chemicals help keep swimming areas clean, but if used or stored incorrectly, they can be dangerous.

⚠️ Risks may include:
• Chemical burns
• Eye and skin irritation
• Breathing difficulties from fumes
• Poisoning if swallowed

👉 To stay safe:
• Always follow label instructions
• Store chemicals away from children and pets
• Use products in well-ventilated areas
• Avoid transferring chemicals into drink bottles or unlabelled containers

📞 Call 1774 if exposure or poisoning is suspected.

🇲🇹 Id-duħħan minn nirien fid-djar, BBQs, jew anka sorsi esterni li jkunu ħadu n-nar kapaċi jkun fih gassijiet u sustanzi...
02/07/2026

🇲🇹 Id-duħħan minn nirien fid-djar, BBQs, jew anka sorsi esterni li jkunu ħadu n-nar kapaċi jkun fih gassijiet u sustanzi kimiċi li jagħmlu ħsara lill-pulmun u lill-ġisem.

⚠️ Is-sintomi jistgħu jinkludu:
• Sogħla
• Diffikultà biex tieħu n-nifs
• Uġigħ ta’ ras jew sturdament
• Irritazzjoni fl-għajnejn jew fil-griżmejn
• Dardir jew konfużjoni

👉 Jekk kont espost għad-dħaħen:
• Oħroġ għall-arja friska immedjatament
• Evita iżjed espożizzjoni għad-duħħan
• Ħoll jew neħħi ħwejjeġ issikkati
• Fittex għajnuna medika jekk ikollok diffikultà biex tieħu n-nifs

⚠️ Xi drabi espożizzjoni għad-duħħan tista’ tkun serja anke jekk is-sintomi jkunu ħfief fil-bidu.
📞 Ċempel 𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟰 jekk għandek dubju.

🇬🇧 Smoke from house fires, BBQs, or even external sources can contain harmful gases and chemicals that may affect the lungs and body.

⚠️ Symptoms may include:
• Coughing
• Shortness of breath
• Headache or dizziness
• Eye or throat irritation
• Nausea or confusion

👉 If you were exposed to smoke:
• Move to fresh air immediately
• Avoid further exposure to smoke
• Loosen tight clothing
• Seek urgent medical attention if breathing difficulties develop

⚠️ Smoke inhalation can sometimes become serious even if symptoms seem mild at first.
📞 Call 𝟭𝟳𝟳𝟰 for advice if you are in doubt.

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