Estimating vitamin A supplements requirements
You should order enough supplies for follow-up doses every four to six months through routine services.
Doses and schedules for vitamin A supplements
Vitamin A supplementation should be given to those at risk using the amounts given in the table below.
Vitamin A supplementation for children.
| Age | Dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Children 6-11 months | 100,000 IU (one capsule of 100,000 IU) | Once |
| Children 12-59 months | 200,000 IU (two capsules of 100,000 IU) | Once every four to six months |
| Postpartum women | 200,000 IU (three capsules of 100,000 IU) | Within 45 day after delivery |
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