Master Of Medicine

1. Retinol ,Retinal and retinoic acid are the three forms.
2. Retinal is present in the rods and cones in retina.
3. Children between 6 months to 1yr given-1 lakh IU Vit A
4. Children between 1 yr and 6yrs- 2 Lakh IU Vit A every 6 months
5. Treatment of Xeropthalmia-2lakh IU orally for 2 successive days.
6. First clinical sign of Vit A deficiency-Conjunctival Xerosis.
7. Bitots spots are seen on bulbar conjunctiva on either side of cornea.

Recommended daily intake of Vit A

1. Adults-600micro grams
2. Pregnancy-600 micro grams
3. Lactation -950
4. Infants -350
5. Children-400
6. 7-12 yrs-600