Whitehall Laboratories Ltd has launched Centrum Junior for children aged 4-10 years. The company says that the product contains a complete range of vitamins and minerals based on UK Reference Nutrient Intakes (UK RNI) specifically for children in this age group. One tablet should be sucked or chewed daily. Excessive consumption may produce laxative effects. The tablets are free from sucrose, lactose, gluten, wheat and yeast and are suitable for diabetics (net price, 6 x 30 £17.07, retail price, 30 £4.99).