IV Therapy in Kent

IV therapy delivers fluids, vitamins and minerals straight into a vein through a small, thin tube called a cannula, usually in your arm. At our clinic a registered nurse gives each drip, and your comfort and safety are monitored throughout. You do not need to choose a drip before you get in touch. Any recommendation comes after your assessment.

We cannot promise any particular benefit. There is little good-quality evidence that IV vitamin drips help people who are healthy and not deficient, and they have not been shown to work better than food or oral supplements for most people. The body also passes out much of any excess of some vitamins. A drip is no substitute for a balanced diet.

Some heart, kidney or liver conditions, pregnancy, certain medicines and previous reactions can make IV therapy unsuitable, which is why we check your health history first. If you have unexplained tiredness or ongoing symptoms, see your GP before considering a drip. Your GP can look for a cause, such as a vitamin deficiency, that may need medical treatment instead.

Your first step is an in-person assessment at our clinic. Marina goes through your goals, health history, medicines, supplements and allergies to check whether a drip is suitable. Before anything starts, the drip, its price and the aftercare are explained to you. Some drip ingredients are prescription-only medicines, and UK professional standards require a prescriber to assess you face to face before these are prescribed.

Most people feel a brief sharp scratch as the cannula goes in, then sit back and relax while the drip runs. Some notice a cool feeling in the arm. The nurse checks on you throughout, so say straight away if anything feels uncomfortable or unusual. Your appointment length is confirmed when you book.

The most common effects are bruising, discomfort or a cool feeling in the arm. Less often, a drip can cause infection or damage to the tissue around the vein, and allergic reactions are rare but possible. High doses of some vitamins can cause harm, particularly in people with kidney or heart problems, which is one reason the health check matters. You are given aftercare advice before your drip starts.

Prices depend on the drip recommended after your assessment, so ask us for current prices when you get in touch. The price is explained before anything starts, and you are free to ask questions or decide against treatment at that point.