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How are oral steroids absorbed through the rectum?

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Dr. Michael Moffa answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

They aren't: Rectal steroids are designed to act locally on the rectum itself. There is little to no systemic absorption

Answered 4/24/2015

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