Overview

IV Hydration Therapy is a wellness treatment that delivers fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous (IV) infusion. Because nutrients bypass the digestive system, they are immediately available for your body to utilize.

IV Hydration Therapy may help support hydration, energy levels, recovery, immune function, athletic performance, and overall wellness. Treatments are customized based on your individual health history, symptoms, and wellness goals.

Common reasons patients choose IV Hydration Therapy include:

• Dehydration
• Fatigue or low energy
• Athletic recovery
• Hangover recovery
• Immune support
• Headache or migraine support
• Travel recovery
• Wellness maintenance
• Vitamin and nutrient supplementation

What to Expect

• Procedure Time: Approximately 45–75 minutes depending on the selected infusion and individual infusion rate.
• ‍Comfort: You may feel a brief pinch during IV placement. Once the IV is inserted, most patients experience little to no discomfort during the infusion.
• ‍Post-Treatment: Most patients feel well enough to resume normal daily activities immediately following treatment. Mild soreness, bruising, or tenderness at the IV insertion site may occur and typically resolves within a few days.
• ‍Results:
  • Many patients notice improved hydration shortly after treatment.
  • Energy levels, mental clarity, and overall wellness may improve over the next several hours to days.
  • Individual responses vary based on overall health, nutritional status, hydration level, metabolism, and the specific IV formulation received‍
• Longevity: Benefits vary from person to person. Some patients experience improvement for several days, while others may notice benefits lasting one to two weeks or longer depending on lifestyle, medical conditions, and hydration status.

• ‍Recommended Treatment Series: Treatment frequency varies based on individual wellness goals. Some patients receive IV therapy occasionally as needed, while others benefit from regularly scheduled treatments as recommended by their provider.

Pre-Treatment Care

• Drink water prior to your appointment.
• Eat a light meal or snack within a few hours before treatment.
• Continue taking prescribed medications unless otherwise directed by your healthcare provider.
• Wear comfortable clothing with sleeves that can easily be rolled up.
• Inform your provider of all medical conditions, allergies, current medications, supplements, and recent illnesses.
• Notify your provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, high blood pressure, or any other significant medical condition.

Aftercare

• Continue drinking water throughout the remainder of the day.
• Resume your normal diet unless otherwise instructed.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for several hours if you experience lightheadedness.
• Keep the IV site clean and avoid excessive rubbing or pressure.
• Mild bruising or tenderness at the IV site may occur and generally resolves within several days.
• Contact Biolite Wellness if you experience increasing pain, significant swelling, redness, warmth, drainage, persistent bleeding, fever, or any concerning symptoms.

Contraindications

IV Hydration Therapy may not be appropriate for patients who:

• Have congestive heart failure or significant heart disease
• Have kidney disease or impaired kidney function
• Have severe liver disease
• Have uncontrolled high blood pressure
• Have significant electrolyte abnormalities
• Have fluid overload conditions
• Have an active bloodstream infection
• Have certain uncontrolled chronic medical conditions
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding without provider approval
• Have known allergies to ingredients contained within the selected IV formulation

Treatment eligibility will be determined following a comprehensive medical evaluation.

Possible Side Effects and Risks

Although IV Hydration Therapy is generally well tolerated, potential risks include:

• Pain or discomfort at the IV site
• Bruising
• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Redness
• Tenderness
• Vein irritation (phlebitis)
• Difficulty obtaining IV access
• Infiltration or leakage of fluid outside the vein
• Infection
• Lightheadedness or dizziness
• Nausea
• Temporary flushing or warming sensation
• Metallic taste during certain vitamin infusions
• Allergic or hypersensitivity reactions (rare)

Serious complications are uncommon but may occur. Your provider will discuss your individual risks prior to treatment.

Additional Notes

• IV Hydration Therapy is intended to support overall wellness and hydration and is not a substitute for routine medical care.
• Individual nutrient formulations are selected based on your health history and wellness goals.
• Responses to treatment vary from person to person.
• No specific medical or cosmetic outcome can be guaranteed.
• Additional treatments or ongoing maintenance may be recommended depending on your individual needs.

Disclaimer

IV Hydration Therapy is intended to support hydration and general wellness. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease and should not replace care provided by your primary healthcare provider or emergency medical services. While many patients report improvements in hydration, energy, and overall well-being, individual results vary and cannot be guaranteed. All treatments are performed only after an appropriate medical evaluation by a qualified healthcare provider to determine if IV Hydration Therapy is safe and appropriate for you.