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Harley Street Specialist Hospital offers a range of intravenous drips designed to make you feel your best. Our selection of IV drips are carefully curated by our medical specialists, with each one produced and administered to the highest standards. Learn more about IV drips in London, including what they contain and how they help.
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Harley Street Specialist Hospital is an award-winning private hospital in central London. Specialising in pain management and patient wellbeing, our IV drips are carefully chosen to help you feel your best.
Intravenous (IV) drips are designed to deliver essential nutrients directly into your bloodstream. They work more quickly and efficiently than oral vitamin and mineral supplements, ensuring maximum absorption and rapid effectiveness. Our IV drips contain a curated selection of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids, depending on your requirements.
We can offer same-day appointments, so if you’d like to take advantage of our IV drips without the need for a referral, book an appointment with our team for your same-day consultation and IV treatment.
An IV drip contains a carefully concocted blend of nutrients, fluids, and electrolytes to boost your energy, mood, and sense of wellbeing. These ingredients are injected into your bloodstream to enhance their effects, and give you immediate benefits.
We offer several different IV drips to suit your needs. From immune boosting treatments to hair and nail nourishment, take a look at our range of IV drips below.
An IV drip takes approximately 30 minutes to administer, though you can expect to be at the hospital for around an hour. Here’s how it works:
1. Clinical evaluation — We’ll run through your medical history, health conditions, allergies, and any other important information to check your eligibility.
2. IV drip preparation — We’ll prepare your chosen IV drip so it’s ready to administer, based on your age, weight, and general health.
3. Skin preparation — Our qualified specialist will locate a vein in your arm and clean the injection area of your skin with a medical disinfectant wipe.
4. Catheter insertion — The specialist will insert an IV catheter into your arm. You’ll feel a slight scratch as the needle is inserted.
5. IV drip administration — The IV drip tube is attached to the catheter, allowing the infusion to flow slowly into your bloodstream.
6. Relax — Spend the next 30 minutes relaxing while the IV drip gets to work. Feel free to read, watch TV, or catch up on your messages during this time.
Many people experience an immediate boost after an IV drip, with some patients reporting more energy, improved mood, and clearer thinking.
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Learn more about getting an IV drip in these frequently asked questions.
IV drips are used for a range of ailments and needs, including:
IV drips deliver nutrients, fluids, amino acids, and electrolytes directly into your bloodstream. Oral supplements, which are often used for similar purposes, must first be digested in the stomach and processed in the liver before they can be used by the rest of the body. IV infusions bypass the digestive tract, allowing you to feel the benefits more quickly than with oral supplements.
In addition, IV drips reduce waste, allowing a higher concentration of the nutrient- and electrolyte-rich fluid to flow through your body, increasing your energy levels, improving your mood, and boosting your immune system.
When administered safely and responsibly, there are very few risks associated with IV drips. Mild side effects include headaches, nausea, and needing to urinate more often. However, in rare cases, patients may experience:
To reduce these risks, make sure to disclose any health conditions you have before treatment, and tell your doctor about any supplements or other IV drips you’ve recently taken.
Our medical specialists are on-hand to address any concerns you have before, during, or after your IV drip treatment.
Drink plenty of water in the 24 hours before treatment, and eat at least an hour before arriving for your appointment. This will help prepare your body for the IV drip.
Many people report an immediate improvement in their energy levels and mood, but it can take up to 24 hours to feel the full effects. These are often sustained for at least a week after the infusion.
At Harley Street Specialist Hospital, IV drip costs start at £300 per treatment. We offer a range of payment options, from finance plans to private medical insurance.
Please check with your insurer to see if they cover IV drip treatments.
Spread the cost of your medical treatment over several months with our finance options and medical payment plans. This is ideal for patients seeking the speed and comfort of private healthcare without significant upfront payments.
Use our self-payment options to get prompt care with the consultant of your choice. Patients looking for fast, efficient treatment without private health insurance are welcome to pay for treatment before their procedure.
We welcome patients with private medical insurance from approved insurers, including Bupa, AXA, Aviva, and many more. Find out how to claim for your treatment with private health insurance to get optimum care and comfort.
Find out more about intravenous vitamin drips below.
No, it doesn’t normally hurt to receive an IV drip. You may feel some discomfort when the catheter needle is inserted, but aside from that it’s a totally pain-free procedure.
The makeup of each IV drip is different, but most contain certain ingredients from specific groups:
Electrolytes — Electrolytes like potassium, magnesium, and sodium can regulate nerve and muscle function, boost hydration, and help repair tissue damage.
It depends on several factors, including your overall health, any supplements you’re taking, and how often you feel you need an IV infusion. Additionally, if you have a nutritional deficiency, this may affect how often you need an IV drip. Discuss this with your doctor beforehand.
Some people opt for regular IV drips (for example, every month), while others have them when they feel it will benefit them most.
Some of the most widely used vitamin drips include:
We offer each of these formulas at Harley Street Specialist Hospital.
Try not to do too much strenuous exercise after an IV drip. Sweating a lot can cause you to lose the fluids more quickly, potentially making the effects wear off sooner. For the same reason, stay out of saunas, steam rooms, and hot, sunny environments for a few days.
Limit your alcohol intake, as this can dehydrate you.
If you have any concerns post-infusion, speak to our team for advice.
With no waiting lists and same-day appointments available, it’s easy to book your IV drip session at our private central London hospital. Simply choose a time that’s convenient for you, and drop in to our hospital on Harley Street.
We’ll give you a clinical evaluation to check it’s safe for you to have an intravenous drip. If you’re suitable, you can often have the treatment immediately after the consultation, giving you an instant sense of wellbeing.
We’re here to support you before, during, and after your IV infusion. If you have questions or concerns at any time, just ask a member of our friendly team.
