A 10 month old child weighing 8kg has Bitot spots in both eyes. Which of the following is the most appropriate schedule to prescribe vitamin A to this child -
2 lakh units intramuscular (IM) on day 0, 14
1 lakh units IM on day 0, 14
2 lakh units IM on day 0, 1 and 14
1 lakh units IM on day 0, 1 and 14
Ans. is `d' i.e., I lakh units IM. on day 0, 1 and 14