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All of the following are characteristic features of treatment of iron deficiency anemia with oral iron supplements, except:

A
If 200-300 mg elemental iron is consumed, about 50 mg is absorbed
B
The propoion of iron absorbed reduces as hemoglobin improves
C
The reticulocyte count should begin to increase in two weeks and peak in 4 weeks --this suggests good response to treatment
D
The treatment should be discontinued immediately once hemoglobin normalizes to prevent side effects of iron.
High-Yield Explanation
A total of200mg given daily in three divided doses produces the maximal haemopoietic response. Iron therapy should be continued for 3-6 months after the correction of deficiency in order to replenish the iron stores. From medical pharmacology padmaja 4th edition page 328 and essential of medical pharmacology K D Tripati 7th edition page no 603

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