Bitter Pills:Medicines & The Third World Poor | Page 102

Bones can't be seen. Yet they are critical
for the growth and development of your
children. Calcium is a vital component of
bones and teeth. Calcium deficiency
results in weak and brittle bones. Teeth
become loose and develop cavities.
For strong teeth and healthy bones give
your child 3 to 4 vanilla-flavoured
Calcium-Sandoz tablets every day.
In addition to Calcium, each tablet is
fortified with Vitamins*C. D and B12.
Your child loses calcium every day. This
must be replaced. Otherwise his growth
will suffer. Ordinary meals may not
provide enough calcium.
Start him on Calcium-Sand':?, t o d a y before