Monthly dose of treatment of vitamin A deficiency in 10 kg child who is 2 years old is -: (A) 5000 IU, (B) 100000 IU, (C) 150000 IU, (D) 200000 IU
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e., 200000 IU * For treatment of vitamin A deficiency, oral vitamin A is given at a dose of 50000 IU, 100000 IU and 200000 IU in children <6 months, 6-12 months and > 1 year, respectively.* The same dose is repeated next day and 4 weeks later.