Aftercare advice

Advice to follow after your IV therapy or booster appointment

Aftercare

If you have recently had an intravenous (IV) and/or intramuscular (IM) treatment. It’s important to recognise that each person is unique. There’s no assurance that you will necessarily perceive a change in how you feel post-treatment. Your therapy may include vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, electrolytes, amino acids, and occasionally medications, or a combination of these substances. After your appointment, please follow the advice below and contact the clinic if you have any concerns.

Home care Instructions

 

  • Leave your bandage on for at least 30 minutes after treatment.
  • If there is slight bleeding at the treatment site, apply gentle pressure.
  • Keep the area clean and dry after removing the bandage.
  • Avoid getting the treatment site wet for around 1 hour after your appointment.

Potential side effects and complications

As with any clinical procedure, potential risks may include::

  • Discomfort at the treatment site
  • Slight bleeding or bruising
  • Infection
  • Allergic reaction
  • Difficulty with cannulation
  • Swelling caused by fluid entering the surrounding tissue
  • Irritation or tenderness around the site

Please contact us or seek medical attention if you experience:

  • Persistent or worsening swelling
  • Ongoing bleeding
  • A large or worsening bruise
  • Redness or red streaking around the site
  • Numbness or loss of sensation near the area
  • Shortness of breath
  • Rash, itching, or swelling of the lips, tongue or throat
  • Fever or feeling unwell

 

All treatments are provided following consultation and suitability assessment. If there are clinical concerns at your appointment, treatment may need to be postponed or not proceed.

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