Answer
Mainly to replace iron in people with iron-deficiency anaemia, helping the body make haemoglobin and healthy red blood cells.
Sources for this answer
- Ferrous Sulfate Tablets 200mg — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
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