What’s in it
- Ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
- Sterile diluent
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 45 to 60 min. -
Checks after
Your nurse repeats your observations, removes the cannula and you are on your way.
Some people feel a cool sensation up the arm or are a little thirsty afterwards. Drink some water before and after.
Who it isn’t for
- G6PD deficiency (if you know you have it, this drip is not suitable. If you are not sure, we can arrange a G6PD test at extra cost)
- Kidney disease or a history of kidney stones
- Iron overload (haemochromatosis)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding (please speak to us first)
Good to know: if you have diabetes, high-dose vitamin C can make finger-prick glucose readings falsely high for several hours afterwards.
How often: as agreed with your prescriber.
Why people book it
- Interested in high-dose vitamin C, which can only be reached through a drip
- A busy run of weeks
- Often added to other drips
These are reasons clients give us, not promises of results.
What the evidence says
Mixed hospital researchHigh-dose vitamin C has been studied in hospital patients with serious illness, with mixed results. There is no good evidence that it improves health or prevents illness in people who are well.
If you are not sure a drip is right for you, ask us. We may suggest a blood test or your GP instead.