Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmia- Child = 8 yr, adult: 500,000 IU PO qd × 3 day; then 50,000 IU PO qd × 14 day; then maintenance 10,000-20,000 IU PO qd × 2 month, then adequate nutrition and RDA vitamin A supplements.
Vitamin A deficiency- Infant < 1 yr: 7,500-15,000 IU IM qd × 10 day. Child 1-8 yr: 17,500-35,000 IU IM qd × 10 day. Child = 8 yr, adult: 100,000 IU PO, IM qd × 3 day; then 50,000 IU PO, IM qd × 14 day; then maintenance 10,000-20,000 IU PO qd × 2 month; then adequate nutrition and RDA vitamin A supplements. |