Dose of Vit D in children with malnutrition ?
100 1U
200 IU
60,000 IU
10,0001U
Ans. is 'c' i.e., 60,000 IU The recommended daily allowance in normal infants is 200 IU (5 g) per day and in children 400 Ill (10 g) per day. a In vitamin D deficiency (in children), vitamin D is administered 60,0001U daily for 10 days (or a single dose of 600,000 IU) followed by a maintenance dose of 400 IU.