Vitamin Therapy
Pre-treatment & Aftercare Information
Intramuscular and intravenous vitamin therapy can form an integral part of enhancing your health & wellbeing. With oral vitamin supplements providing less than 10% absorption, injecting into the muscle or delivering vitamins directly into the bloodstream increases that number to 60-80% and 100% respectively.
Vitamin therapy is a safe and effective procedure. However, it’s essential to fully understand the potential risks, no matter how small or unlikely.
VITAMIN B12 INJECTION (Methylcobalamin)
Contraindications (please let me know as soon as possible if any of the following apply to you as this may restrict treatment):
Chemotherapy/radiotherapy patients
Pregnancy/breastfeeding (wait 6 months)
Trying for pregnancy
Allergies/anaphylaxis
G6PD deficiency
Bone marrow medication/treatment
Hypokalemia
Infection (current)
Iron or folic acid deficiency
Irregular heartbeat
Leber’s disease
Polycythemia
Potassium deficiency
Sinus issues (current or chronic)
Known sensitivity or allergy to vitamin B
Liver/kidney issues
Under close medical supervision
Prone to keloid scarring
Recommended dosing: If you are not currently receiving B12 shots, it’s recommended that you begin with a ‘loading dose’ in order to optimise the benefits. This consists of two injections spaced two weeks apart. There after, one injection per month is recommended to maintain energy levels.
Administration site: Top of arm.
What to expect: There may be a slight sting as the dose is administered, though this usually subsides within a few seconds/minutes.
Aftercare: Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours to reduce risk of swelling at the injection site. Keep the area clean. Drink plenty of water.
Potential side effects (which should be referred to a doctor if they persist or worsen):
Pain/redness/itching at the injection site
Mild diarrhoea
Swelling sensation in the body
Potential side effects which require immediate medical attention:
Extreme muscle cramps
Irregular heartbeat
Unusual weakness or fatigue
Swelling of the ankles or feet
Severe reactions are very rare but require emergency intervention. These include:
Itching and/or swelling of the face, throat or tongue
Breathing difficulties
Severe dizziness
Sudden vision changes
Slurred speech
If you have any questions or concerns following your treatment, do not hesitate to contact me.
B COMPLEX INJECTION (Lipotropic)
Contraindications (please let me know as soon as possible if any of the following apply to you as this may restrict treatment):
Chemotherapy/radiotherapy patients
Pregnancy/breastfeeding (wait 6 months)
Trying for pregnancy
Allergies/anaphylaxis
G6PD deficiency
Bone marrow medication/treatment
Hypokalemia
Infection (current)
Iron or folic acid deficiency
Irregular heartbeat
Leber’s disease
Polycythemia
Potassium deficiency
Sinus issues (current or chronic)
Known sensitivity or allergy to vitamin B
Liver/kidney issues
Under close medical supervision
Prone to keloid scarring
Recommended dosing: If you are not currently receiving B complex shots, it’s recommended that you begin with a ‘loading dose’ in order to optimise the benefits. This consists of one injection per week for four consecutive weeks. There after, one injection per month is recommended to maintain energy levels.
Administration site: Top of arm.
What to expect: There may be a slight sting as the dose is administered, though this usually subsides within a few seconds/minutes.
Aftercare: Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours to reduce risk of swelling at the injection site. Keep the area clean. Drink plenty of water.
Potential side effects (which should be referred to a doctor if they persist or worsen):
Pain/redness/itching at the injection site
Mild diarrhoea
Swelling sensation in the body
Potential side effects which require immediate medical attention:
Extreme muscle cramps
Irregular heartbeat
Unusual weakness or fatigue
Swelling of the ankles or feet
Severe reactions are very rare but require emergency intervention. These include:
Itching and/or swelling of the face, throat or tongue
Breathing difficulties
Severe dizziness
Sudden vision changes
Slurred speech
If you have any questions or concerns following your treatment, do not hesitate to contact me.
VITAMIN C INJECTION (Ascorbic Acid)
Contraindications (please let me know as soon as possible if any of the following apply to you as this may restrict treatment):
Chemotherapy patients (antioxidants such as vitamin C can reduce the effect of chemotherapy)
Allergies/anaphylaxis
G6PD deficiency
Bone marrow medication/treatment
Hypokalemia
Infection (current)
Iron or folic acid deficiency
Irregular heartbeat
Leber’s disease
Polycythemia
Potassium deficiency
Sinus issues (current or chronic)
Pregnancy/breastfeeding (wait 6 months)
Trying for pregnancy
Known sensitivity or allergy to biotin
Liver/kidney issues
Under close medical supervision
Sickle cell anaemia
Hormone therapy (vitamin C can increase Oestrogen levels)
Protease inhibitors (can interfere with their effectiveness)
Warfarin (high vitamin C levels may reduce their effect)
Statin and niacin
Prone to keloid scarring
Recommended dosing: One injection every three months. No loading does needed.
Administration site: Top of arm.
What to expect: There may be a slight sting as the dose is administered, though this usually subsides within a few seconds/minutes.
Aftercare: Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours to reduce risk of swelling at the injection site. Keep the area clean. Drink plenty of water.
Potential side effects (which should be referred to a doctor if they persist or worsen):
Pain/redness/itching at the injection site
Mild diarrhoea
Swelling sensation in the body
Potential side effects which require immediate medical attention:
Extreme muscle cramps
Irregular heartbeat
Unusual weakness or fatigue
Swelling of the ankles or feet
Severe reactions are very rare but require emergency intervention. These include:
Itching and/or swelling of the face, throat or tongue
Breathing difficulties
Severe dizziness
Sudden vision changes
Slurred speech
If you have any questions or concerns following your treatment, do not hesitate to contact me.
HYDRATION DRIP
Contraindications (please let me know as soon as possible if any of the following apply to you as this may restrict treatment):
History of difficult blood draw/very small veins
Chemotherapy/radiotherapy patients
Pregnancy/breastfeeding (wait 6 months)
Trying for pregnancy
Allergies/anaphylaxis
Under close medical supervision
Prone to keloid scarring
History of difficult blood draw/very small veins
Recommended dosing: It is incredibly difficult to overdose on sodium chloride as your body will pass anything not needed, therefore there are no strict dosing requirements.
Administration site: Inside elbow crease or top of hand.
What to expect: There may be a slight scratch as the cannula is inserted and a cooling as the fluids are delivered into the bloodstream.
Aftercare: Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours to reduce risk of swelling at the injection site. Keep the area clean.
Potential side effects (which should be referred to a doctor if they persist or worsen):
Pain/redness/itching at the injection site
Excessive urination
Potential side effects which require immediate medical attention:
Extreme muscle cramps
Irregular heartbeat
Unusual weakness or fatigue
Swelling of the ankles or feet
Severe reactions are very rare but require emergency intervention. These include:
Itching and/or swelling of the face, throat or tongue
Breathing difficulties
Severe dizziness
Sudden vision changes
Slurred speech
If you have any questions or concerns following your treatment, do not hesitate to contact me.
ENERGY & IMMUNITY DRIP
Contraindications (please let me know as soon as possible if any of the following apply to you as this may restrict treatment):
History of difficult blood draw/very small veins
Chemotherapy/radiotherapy patients
Pregnancy/breastfeeding (wait 6 months)
Trying for pregnancy
Allergies/anaphylaxis
G6PD deficiency
Bone marrow medication/treatment
Hypokalemia
Infection (current)
Iron or folic acid deficiency
Irregular heartbeat
Leber’s disease
Polycythemia
Potassium deficiency
Sinus issues (current or chronic)
Known sensitivity or allergy to vitamin B, C or glutathione
Liver/kidney issues
Under close medical supervision
Prone to keloid scarring
Sickle cell anaemia
Hormone therapy (vitamin C can increase Oestrogen levels)
Protease inhibitors (can interfere with their effectiveness)
Warfarin (high vitamin C levels may reduce their effect)
Statin and niacin
Recommended dosing: No more than one drip per month.
Administration site: Inside elbow crease or top of hand.
What to expect: There may be a slight scratch as the cannula is inserted and a cooling as the fluids are delivered into the bloodstream.
Aftercare: Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours to reduce risk of swelling at the injection site. Keep the area clean.
Potential side effects (which should be referred to a doctor if they persist or worsen):
Pain/redness/itching at the injection site
Excessive urination
Potential side effects which require immediate medical attention:
Extreme muscle cramps
Irregular heartbeat
Unusual weakness or fatigue
Swelling of the ankles or feet
Severe reactions are very rare but require emergency intervention. These include:
Itching and/or swelling of the face, throat or tongue
Breathing difficulties
Severe dizziness
Sudden vision changes
Slurred speech
If you have any questions or concerns following your treatment, do not hesitate to contact me.
DETOX DRIP
Contraindications (please let me know as soon as possible if any of the following apply to you as this may restrict treatment):
History of difficult blood draw/very small veins
Chemotherapy/radiotherapy patients
Pregnancy/breastfeeding (wait 6 months)
Trying for pregnancy
Allergies/anaphylaxis
G6PD deficiency
Bone marrow medication/treatment
Hypokalemia
Infection (current)
Iron or folic acid deficiency
Irregular heartbeat
Leber’s disease
Polycythemia
Potassium deficiency
Sinus issues (current or chronic)
Known sensitivity or allergy to vitamin B, C or glutathione
Liver/kidney issues
Under close medical supervision
Prone to keloid scarring
Sickle cell anaemia
Hormone therapy (vitamin C can increase Oestrogen levels)
Protease inhibitors (can interfere with their effectiveness)
Warfarin (high vitamin C levels may reduce their effect)
Statin and niacin
Asthma
Recommended dosing: No more than one drip per month.
Administration site: Inside elbow crease or top of hand.
What to expect: There may be a slight scratch as the cannula is inserted and a cooling as the fluids are delivered into the bloodstream.
Aftercare: Avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours to reduce risk of swelling at the injection site. Keep the area clean.
Potential side effects (which should be referred to a doctor if they persist or worsen):
Pain/redness/itching at the injection site
Excessive urination
Potential side effects which require immediate medical attention:
Extreme muscle cramps
Irregular heartbeat
Unusual weakness or fatigue
Swelling of the ankles or feet
Severe reactions are very rare but require emergency intervention. These include:
Itching and/or swelling of the face, throat or tongue
Breathing difficulties
Severe dizziness
Sudden vision changes
Slurred speech
If you have any questions or concerns following your treatment, do not hesitate to contact me.