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ferrous sulfate
A form of the mineral iron that is used to treat anemia caused by low amounts of iron in the blood. Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal. Ferrous sulfate is a type of hematinic and a type of dietary supplement.
Date Last Reviewed:
6/30/2011
Date Last Modified:
6/30/2011
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