The remedy you were prescribed previously was a homeopathic preparation. Most Flannerys stores only stock a small range of homeopathic preparations as homeopathic products should be prescribed by a qualified homeopath and matched to the specific case history. The scope of possible remedies in homeopathy is quite large and as such we are unable to stock all of them. Most stores will only carry the Brauer range and a small range of acute homeopathic polycrest remedies for first aid prescribing.
If you know of the name of the product you were given they may be able to order it for you provided it is still indicated for the condition. As the previous medicine was a homeopathic homotoxilogical preparation there may have been some changes in the clinical symptoms that would suggest the need to change the remedy. The basic of premise of homeopathy is "like cures like" which indicates that the symptoms are matched to the remedy to facilitate healing. As our bodies are constantly changing with our changes in mind, emotional and physical situations your condition may need to be reassessed to evaluate the correct choice of homeopathic remedy. Below is a small description on how homotoxicology works:
"In homotoxicology, diseases are considered to be ultimately caused by toxins, whether toxic chemicals, bacterial exotoxins, biological endotoxins, post-traumatic cellular debris and also as by-products of the body’s metabolic processes. Furthermore, disease symptoms are said to be the result of the body's attempt to heal itself and should not necessarily be suppressed.
In Homotoxicology, homeopathically manufactured combination products are designed to work with the body's defence mechanisms and facilitate the body's elimination of toxic substances. When used in combination formulations which contain measurable amounts of homeopathically-prepared active ingredients, they can be utilised by Physicians to treat specific indications. Combination homeopathic products in Homotoxicology are easy to understand and are used by health care practitioners trained within the conventional medical paradigm, as well as those trained in nonconventional medicine".
You may wish to contact the Australian Association of Homotoxicology direct to find out if there is an experienced practitioner in your locality.
Their details are: Phone: +61 8 83382144 Fax: +61 8 83797334 Email: info@aaoh.com.au
In regard to other supplements that may assist you, there are many suitable and well absorbed herbal and vitamin supplements available in the Flannerys stores which you may like to try. These range from tablets like Iron Plus by Ethical Nutrients to liquid Iron formulas like Floradix, or even a homeopathic formula like Irontona by Brauer. There is also available, specialised practitioner-only products like Femax which is also a liquid herbal formula and one I personally find very effective. I encourage you to come into a store and discuss your requirements with one of our qualified Naturopaths as there are other supplements such as digestive enzymes and Betaine hydrochloride which may enhance the ability of your body to break down and manufacture red blood cells. Talking to one of qualified Naturopaths will help you select a product that is suitable.