Atabrine Tablets
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Title
Atabrine Tablets
Subject
United States Marine corps
Description
Atabrine tablets were standard issue among Marine corps members and were vital in keeping them alive in the field. Their main purpose was preventing malaria which was a major problem during the early months during the war. Although these pills were very effective they also came with side effects including headaches, nausea, vomiting and most infamously turing skin a light yellow hue.
Source
The National Museum of the United states army
Publisher
The National Museum of the United States Army
Date
1941 - 1945
Type
US Marine Corps History
Collection
Citation
“Atabrine Tablets,” War and Technology, accessed May 17, 2024, https://wartech.omeka.net/items/show/27.