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

AIf 200-300 mg elemental iron is consumed, about 50 mg is absorbed
BThe propoion of iron absorbed reduces as hemoglobin improves
CThe reticulocyte count should begin to increase in two weeks and peak in 4 weeks --this suggests good response to treatment
DThe treatment should be discontinued immediately once hemoglobin normalizes to prevent side effects of iron.
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