Hazardous Substances
Tropicamide (Eye Drops Abuse)
Street names: Tropicamide, Mydriacyl, Tropicacyl, Russian drops
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Anticholinergic deliriant when ingested — pupils blown, dry madness; a real street drug in parts of Russia
⚠Key risks
- THE CIS SCENE: tropicamide ingestion/injection is documented Russian street misuse — cheap, pharmacy-available, anticholinergic toxidrome
- Full delirium, hyperthermia, tachycardia; psychosis admissions
- IV eye-drops: infections, particulate damage
- Teen TikTok-adjacent dares spreading the practice
✚Overdose signs
- Blown pupils, dry skin
- Racing heart, agitation
- Delirium, seizures
📋Quick facts
Also known asTropicamide, Mydriacyl, Tropicacyl, Russian drops
CategoryHazardous Substances
Schedule / classRx/OTC eye drops; unscheduled
AppearanceOphthalmic 0.5–1% drops; ingested or injected in the Russian/CIS scene
Street price$2–$8 per bottle
Legal statusOTC/Rx depending on country; unscheduled; pharmacy-diversion issue in CIS
Last updated2026-09-18
Sources: EMCDDA, Russian poison literature
Category comparison — Hazardous Substances
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropicamide (Eye Drops Abuse) | Rx/OTC eye drops; unscheduled | THE CIS SCENE: tropicamide ingestion/injection is documented Russian street misuse — cheap, pharmacy-available, anticholinergic toxidrome; Full delirium, hyperthermia, tachycardia; psychosis admissions | $2–$8 per bottle |
| Datura (Jimsonweed / Devil's Trumpet) | Not federally scheduled US | THE TOXIDROME: overheating (can't sweat), racing heart, urinary retention, blindness-level pupil dilation — hospitalizations and ICU stays are COMMON, not rare; Teen dare trend ('Datura challenge' videos) has poisoned thousands | Free — grows wild on every continent |
| Benzydamine (Tantum / Difflam) | OTC/Rx mouthwash-gargle most countries; not controlled as drug | THE OTC TRIP: teens drink mouthwash for a jittery deliriant high — documented poisonings and ICU cases; Tachycardia, hypertension, hallucinations at high dose | $3–$10 per bottle OTC |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Tropicamide (Eye Drops Abuse) look like?
Ophthalmic 0.5–1% drops; ingested or injected in the Russian/CIS scene
What are the signs of a Tropicamide (Eye Drops Abuse) overdose?
Blown pupils, dry skin; Racing heart, agitation; Delirium, seizures Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
THE CIS SCENE: tropicamide ingestion/injection is documented Russian street misuse — cheap, pharmacy-available, anticholinergic toxidrome Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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