A child of 8kg has Bitots spots in both eyes,.Which of the following is most appropriate schedule to prescribe vitamin A to this child: (A) 2 lakh units IM on day 0,14, (B) 1 lakh units IM on day 0,14, (C) 2 lakh units IM on day 0,1,14, (D) 1 lakh units IM on day 0,1,14
Answer is D. If patient is more than one year of age, we give 1 lakh IU of injection Vitamin A on 0,1,14 days If age is Less than 1 year then we half the dose