Hydration, with clinical judgment.
Intravenous therapy delivers fluid—and, in some protocols, selected nutrients—through a small peripheral catheter placed in a vein.
IV fluids have established medical uses, but elective wellness infusions are not a substitute for emergency care, diagnosis, oral hydration, a balanced diet or evidence-based treatment of illness. At Novaréne, each infusion begins with medical screening and a clinical decision about whether to proceed.
At a glance
First step: Medical history, allergies, medicines and vital signs
Administration: Monitored peripheral IV infusion
Formula: Reviewed ingredient by ingredient
Decision: May be modified, deferred or declined
A screened, individualized approach
- Provides fluid directly into the bloodstream when an elective IV is clinically appropriate.
- Allows observation by a clinician during administration.
- Supports a decision among plain hydration, a nutrient formula, oral fluids or no infusion.
- Reviews ingredients, sources, limitations and risks before the IV begins.
IV hydration cannot be promised to detox, prevent infection, strengthen immunity, cure a hangover, accelerate weight loss or reliably improve energy, performance, skin or mood.
What to expect
You complete a medical questionnaire and review the proposed formula with your clinician. Vital signs are obtained. A peripheral catheter is placed using aseptic technique, the infusion is administered at a clinically appropriate rate, and both the site and your response are monitored. Treatment stops for pain, swelling, leaking, rash, breathing difficulty, dizziness, chest symptoms or another concern.
Risks and aftercare
The IV site may be sore, red or bruised. Infiltration, bleeding, phlebitis, infection, extravasation, nerve injury, allergic reaction, fluid overload, electrolyte disturbance, preparation or medication error and other complications are possible. Some clients notice no meaningful change after an elective infusion.
Treatment candidacy
IV hydration may be considered only after a medical review confirms that an elective infusion is appropriate. Treatment may be modified, deferred or declined for concerning symptoms, unstable vital signs, significant heart or kidney disease, fluid or electrolyte concerns, ingredient allergy, medication interactions, pregnancy or breastfeeding, difficult vascular access or any condition requiring a different level of care.
† Product-use note: Some formulas may include a preparation compounded for an individual prescription. Such preparations do not undergo the same premarket review as commercially approved medicines. Product source, ingredients, alternatives and risks are reviewed before treatment.
Not urgent care: Chest pain, shortness of breath, confusion, fainting, severe weakness, uncontrolled vomiting, significant dehydration, neurologic symptoms, severe infection or another urgent concern requires appropriate medical evaluation—not a wellness infusion.
IV hydration menu
Immunity
$139
The menu name does not mean the infusion prevents or treats illness.
Refresh & Rehydrate
$149
A fluid-focused option considered after screening.
Beauty
$149
No skin, hair, anti-aging or detox result is guaranteed.
Recovery & Performance
$159
No performance, recovery, stamina or energy outcome is guaranteed.
Myers Cocktail
$159
Formulas vary, and evidence for broad elective wellness outcomes is limited.
Youth & Vitality
$169
The menu name does not promise an anti-aging or vitality outcome.
Boosters
$25 each
Subject to compatibility, availability and clinical assessment.
Glutathione
Starting at $35
Availability and suitability are reviewed before administration.
Menu names describe options, not guaranteed outcomes. Every infusion requires medical screening. Ingredients and formulas may be modified, deferred or declined based on your history, current health and product availability.
IV hydration questions
Is an IV better than drinking water?
Not routinely. For many people who can drink and are not significantly dehydrated, oral fluids are simpler and avoid catheter-related risk. An IV is considered only after screening.
Will an Immunity IV keep me from getting sick?
No. An infusion name does not establish that it prevents or treats infection or strengthens immune function in a clinically meaningful way. Seek medical evaluation for symptoms of illness.
Do I need laboratory testing?
Possibly. History, symptoms, proposed ingredients, dose and frequency may indicate testing or medical clearance—or that the infusion should not proceed.
Are vitamins harmless because they are natural?
No. Vitamins, minerals, fluids and medicines can cause reactions, interact with medicines or worsen certain conditions. Intravenous administration bypasses normal gastrointestinal controls and deserves medical oversight.
How are IV ingredients selected?
Your clinician reviews every ingredient, its source, dose, compatibility and relevance to your health history before deciding whether the proposed formula is appropriate.