What are the indications for administration of a parenteral iron preparation?

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Patients who have lost 750 mL/week of iron cannot absorb enough oral iron, so parenteral iron is indicated for these patients. Patients with celiac disease or other diseases that impair iron absorption must receive parenteral iron. Patients with a history of alcoholism are generally deficient in folic acid. Megaloblastic anemia is a symptom of vitamin B₁₂ and/or folic acid deficiency.

What Are the Indications for Administration of a Parenteral Iron