What’s in it
- Sodium chloride 0.9%
- Electrolytes
Every drip is prescribed for you individually and made up just before it is given.
What to expect
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Book online
Choose your drip and where you would like it. The full price is shown upfront. -
Health check
Answer a short questionnaire. A prescriber reviews it before your booking is confirmed. -
Checks first
Your nurse takes your pulse, blood pressure and temperature. -
The drip
A small cannula goes into your arm and the drip runs for 20 to 30 min. -
Checks after
Your nurse repeats your observations, removes the cannula and you are on your way.
It runs in 20 to 30 minutes. You may need the loo soon afterwards, which is completely normal.
Who it isn’t for
- Heart failure, or if you have been told to limit your fluids
- Kidney disease
- Pregnancy (please speak to us first)
How often: as agreed with your prescriber.
Why people book it
- Short on time, between meetings or before a flight
- Trying a drip for the first time
- Staying in a hotel and want something quick
These are reasons clients give us, not promises of results.
What the evidence says
Strong for dehydration · limited otherwiseIV fluids are well proven for treating dehydration. For people who are not dehydrated, there is no good evidence that a drip hydrates you better than drinking water.
If you are not sure a drip is right for you, ask us. We may suggest a blood test or your GP instead.