Please note that the Ferrous Sulphate tablets contain sugar and may not be suitable for Diabetics. Packaging may vary as this is a generic (unbranded) listing. Images are for illustration purposes only. We cannot guarantee brand. What are ferrous sulphate 200mg tablets and what are they used for? Ferrous sulphate is a form of iron which is used as a medicine to prevent and treat iron deficiency anaemia. Iron helps our bodies to produce healthy red blood cells, which then carry the oxygen around our body. Certain factors such as: pregnancy, blood loss or not enough iron in your diet can result in your iron levels dropping too low, which leads to anaemia. Who can take ferrous sulphate 200mg tablets and how to take them? Please always read the patient information leaflet enclosed before trying any new medicine.