Vitamin IV Therapy

Vitamin drips, also called IV therapy, deliver fluids, vitamins and minerals straight into your bloodstream, so your body uses them right away instead of losing part of them in digestion. At Clínica Hispana Nueva Salud La Porte they are administered by medical staff after checking your blood pressure and history, in a comfortable bay and with no appointment.

What they are used for

• Dehydration from vomiting, diarrhea or heat exhaustion, common in La Porte summers for people who work outdoors, in plants or in construction
• Built-up fatigue from long days or rotating shifts
• Recovery after the flu or a viral infection
• Hangover relief
• A boost during flu season
• Headaches linked to dehydration
• Low vitamin B12 or other vitamin levels, as we explain in our vitamin B12 guide

What is in them

The base is a saline solution that rehydrates. On top of it the physician adjusts the ingredients to your case: B-complex for energy, vitamin B12, vitamin C, magnesium and zinc. If you feel nauseous, anti-nausea medication can be added. We do not use one generic formula for everyone: what goes in your drip depends on what you need.

What the session is like

1. A brief evaluation: blood pressure, pulse and a few questions about your health and medications
2. A thin catheter is placed in your arm, similar to a blood draw
3. 30 to 60 minutes seated while the drip runs; you can use your phone or rest
4. The catheter is removed and you are observed for a few minutes before leaving

During the infusion it is normal to feel a little coolness in the arm or a brief metallic taste. Afterward you can go on with your normal activities.

Who should check first

People with kidney failure, heart failure or allergies to any vitamin should be evaluated by the physician before receiving a drip, and pregnant women should mention it. That is why the pre-evaluation is part of the service. A drip is a support, not a substitute for proper nutrition or for treating an illness.

Prefer a shot?

If you only need vitamin B12, an intramuscular injection is quick and inexpensive. Ask about our complete blood panel plus B12 shot for $99, a good way to check your levels first.

Vitamin IV drips in La Porte, no appointment needed

We look forward to seeing you at our medical center, at 9606 Spencer Hwy Ste D, La Porte, TX 77571, open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 9 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 7 PM. No health insurance needed; the price is flat and we confirm it by phone. We serve patients from La Porte, Deer Park, Pasadena and nearby communities in the greater Houston area.