Ferrous Ascorbate

Ferrous Ascorbate & Folic Acid, a synthetic form of iron and vitamin C is prescribed for pregnant women to prevent spina bifida in an unborn fetus, to improve iron utilization and to prevent folate or iron deficiency anemia. After oral administration, the iron is predominantly absorbed in the upper jejunum and duodenum. About 90% of the administered dose is bound to plasma proteins. The iron as ferrous forms binds with transferrin and transported to the spleen, liver and bone marrow. The GI absorption of iron is very low due to systemic recycling of iron. About 1 mgday of endogenous iron is eliminated in the urine, skin and feces.