diff --git a/code/modules/research/xenobiology/xenobiology.dm b/code/modules/research/xenobiology/xenobiology.dm
index d8c167989d2..856fc6b4d83 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/xenobiology/xenobiology.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/xenobiology/xenobiology.dm
@@ -358,6 +358,10 @@
 	C.slowdown = 0
 	qdel(src)
 
+/obj/item/slimepotion/speed/MouseDrop(obj/over_object)
+	if(loc == usr && loc.Adjacent(over_object))
+		afterattack(over_object, usr, TRUE)
+
 /obj/item/slimepotion/fireproof
 	name = "slime chill potion"
 	desc = "A potent chemical mix that will fireproof any article of clothing. Has three uses."
@@ -389,6 +393,10 @@
 	if(!uses)
 		qdel(src)
 
+/obj/item/slimepotion/fireproof/MouseDrop(obj/over_object)
+	if(loc == usr && loc.Adjacent(over_object))
+		afterattack(over_object, usr, TRUE)
+
 /obj/effect/timestop
 	anchored = 1
 	name = "chronofield"