This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: FMGE 2018, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Dose of vitamin A for a 18 month old baby, with keratomalacia, weighing 10 kg is? \nSelect and explain. \nA. 50,000 IU, B. 1,00,000 IU, C. 2,00,000 IU, D. 5,00,000 IU', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Vitamin A DEFICIENCY It is characterized by night blindness, conjunctival xerosis, Bitot spots, Keratomalacia and fundus changes in severe cases Treatment: <6 months of age - Vitamin A 50,000 IU orally/dose 6-12 months of age - Vitamin A 100,000 IU orally/dose >12 months of age - Vitamin A 2,00,000 IU orally/dose The same dose is repeated next day & 4 weeks later. - Clouding of cornea in a child with Vit A deficiency is emergency - requires parenteral administration of 50,000 - 100,000 IU Retinol - In keratomalacia - Local treatment with antibiotic drops & ointment , padding of eye - enhances healing', 'role': 'assistant'}]