Where in the digestive tract is iron from ferrous sulfate mainly absorbed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Iron from ferrous sulfate is mainly absorbed in the duodenum and jejunum.

Ferrous Sulfate Tablets 200mgSandoz Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 8Document updated 6 August 2020

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ferrous sulfate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Iron from ferrous sulfate is mainly absorbed in the duodenum and jejunum.

Ferrous Sulfate Tablets 200mgSandoz Limited · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 8Document updated 6 August 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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