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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLIX, Issue 10, 5 March 1913, Page 57

DANGERS OF “DOSING" CHILDREN.

“NATURE S PLEASANT LAXATIVE.” Medical opinion is unanimous in pronouncing the use of strong purgatives as harmful to the system of the strongest adult. The fierce rasping action of most ‘‘pills’’ and other purgative medicine, imposes a-severe strain upon the system, and leaves it weaker than before. Adults who thus dose themselves, do so well knowing that medical men would not advise that course. Forcing strong medicines of this sort upon children is an act of real unkindness. Strong purgatives weaken the system even of the adult : they inflict positive injury upon the delicate organs of growing children. That little ones frequently need corrective medicine is well understood : but they need a gentle laxative. Doctors recommend California Syrup of Figs for adults as well as for children. Its action is soothing and gentle ; it adequately corrects constipation and the petty ills of childhood, and does so with out the slightest pain or discomfort. It is pleasant in taste and pleasant in action children like it. California Syrup oi Figs —Nature's Pleasant without peer as a medicine for children : tiiev enjoy taking it, and medicine that is hired is always more beneficial than that winch is unpleasant tn take. Be exact. Ask for tbc original and genuine under the full title, '* California Syrup oi Figs.'' Look for '.he blue ring trade-mark of the California Fig Syrup Co