IV therapy in Seoul, prescribed by a doctor

What IV therapy in Seoul at VEI Clinic covers

IV therapy delivers fluids, electrolytes, vitamins or medicines directly into a vein through a small cannula. At our clinic, IV therapy in Seoul is always prescribed by Dr. HyunSung Park, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, after he has asked about your symptoms, medical history, medicines and allergies.

The drips we offer fall into two broad groups. Symptom-focused drips treat a specific problem such as dehydration from vomiting or diarrhea, nausea after travel or illness, or a migraine flare. Wellness drips such as Myers' cocktail, NAD+, high-dose vitamin C or glutathione are chosen by people who want extra support for energy, recovery or immunity.

Each option has its own page in this section, with details on ingredients, who it suits and what to expect.

Drips commonly requested

• Hydration: fluids and electrolytes for dehydration from heat, illness, exercise or a hangover
• Recovery and travel: jet lag, hangover and post-procedure drips combining fluids with doctor-selected vitamins and, when needed, anti-nausea medicine
• Symptom-targeted: migraine support, anti-nausea and gastro recovery drips after assessment
• Vitamin and antioxidant: Myers' cocktail, vitamin C, glutathione, liver support and immune support drips
• NAD+: a slower infusion that some people choose for energy and longevity goals
• Sleep support: a calming formulation for people struggling with poor sleep, alongside advice on the causes

What the evidence says

IV fluids are a well-established treatment for dehydration, especially when you cannot drink enough. Anti-nausea and pain medicines given by drip also work quickly when they are indicated.

For wellness drips, the evidence is weaker. Most healthy people absorb enough vitamins from food or tablets, and high-quality trials showing that drips improve energy, immunity, skin or aging are limited. Some people do report feeling better, but we do not promise specific results. If tests show a real deficiency, such as low vitamin D or B12, the doctor will explain whether a drip, injection or tablets make most sense.

Glutathione deserves a special note: it is sometimes marketed for skin lightening, but the evidence for that use is limited and its long-term safety by IV is not well established, so we discuss it carefully before giving it.

Who IV therapy suits, and who should avoid it

A drip may suit you if you are dehydrated and struggling to drink, recovering from a stomach bug or a long flight, or you have weighed up the evidence and want a wellness drip under medical supervision.

Tell the doctor before any IV if you have heart failure, kidney disease, G6PD deficiency, a history of kidney stones, are pregnant or breastfeeding, take blood thinners, or have had recent major surgery. Some ingredients, including high-dose vitamin C and glutathione, are not suitable for everyone, and a drip is never a substitute for diagnosing what is actually wrong.

Safety, side effects and red flags

Most drips take about 30 to 90 minutes and are well tolerated. Possible side effects include bruising or soreness at the needle site, a cool sensation in the arm, lightheadedness and, rarely, vein irritation, infection or an allergic reaction. You are monitored throughout, and the doctor is on site if anything feels wrong.

An IV clinic is not an emergency room. Call 119 in Korea or go to a hospital emergency department for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, confusion, signs of stroke, heavy bleeding, high fever with a stiff neck, or severe dehydration with fainting or very little urine.

Costs, preparation and what to bring

The cost of a drip depends on the ingredients, the dose, the time it takes and whether tests or extra medicines are needed. We tell you the full cost before anything is prepared, so there are no surprises.

Eat a light meal and drink some water beforehand unless you are too unwell to do so, and wear a top with sleeves that roll up easily. Bring your passport or ID, a list of your medicines and supplements, any known allergies and, if you plan to claim on travel or private insurance, your insurer's details for an itemized English receipt.