A firm in Brussels is reported to be the distributor of the stimulant
called "Pervitin" (see page 19, Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 4) used by
members of the German Luftwaffe. It is prepared in the form of a pellet or pill. The
manufacturer is Temmlerwerke of Berlin. The following ingredients are
used in its manufacture:
1 - phenyl - 2 - methylaminopropane hydrocloric |
|
0.003 |
Saccharin lactis |
|
0.045 |
Amylum |
|
0.012 |
COMMENT: In this country, "Pervitin" is believed to be similar in chemical
structure to our drug Benzedrine. The British consider Benzedrine and also
Methedrine to be helpful in temporarily increasing physical vigor, relieving
fatigue and preventing sleep.