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Vitamin a dose in children of 1-6 years of age is

A
50000 IU
B
1 Lakh IU
C
2 Lakh IU
D
4 Lakh IU
High-Yield Explanation
For treatment of vitamin A deficiency, oral vitamin A is given at a dose of 50000IU, 100000IU and 200000IU in children <6 months, 6-12 months and >1 year, respectively. The same dose is repeated next day and 4 weeks later.(Refer: Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics, SAE, 1st edition, pg no. 320)

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