IV Drip Protocols

IV Drip Protocols

Composition, prophylactic dosing, infusion rate and precautions for 22 intravenous drip protocols used in professional anti-aging and longevity practice. Reference information for clinicians and pharmacists — not a treatment recommendation.

For healthcare professionals

This page is reference information for qualified healthcare professionals. The preparations described are not medicinal products and no therapeutic claim is made for them. Indication, dose, dilution and rate are the responsibility of the treating clinician, who must assess each patient individually and follow local regulation.

Before administration

  • No herbal tea or caffeine-containing drink before or after administration.
  • In patients with chronic disease or on regular medication, check for interactions first.
  • Not recommended in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
  • Products protocolled together are given with a 10–20 minute interval between them.
  • Not recommended during pregnancy or where pregnancy is suspected.
  • Not recommended where allergy to one or more components is known.
  • Stop the infusion on any acute reaction or adverse effect.
  • The patient should drink water equal to the volume of saline administered.
  • Do not mix two products in the same saline bag.
  • Keep all products away from heat, moisture and light.

Myers' Cocktail

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Sodium ascorbate7,500 mg
Magnesium chloride380 mg
Nicotinamide100 mg
Dexpanthenol100 mg
Pyridoxine (B6)100 mg
Thiamine (B1)100 mg
Riboflavin (B2)10 mg
Methylcobalamin (B12)1 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
3–6 sessions at 7–10 day intervals.
Infusion rate
50–60 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Broad vitamin and mineral repletion supporting everyday energy levels.
  • Used in the setting of chronic fatigue, low drive and reduced coordination.
  • Supports recovery from the physical effects of acute and chronic stress.
  • Studied in the management of migraine and generalised body pain.
  • Frequently protocolled alongside NAD+ in dependency and recovery programmes.

Administration notes

  • Contains vitamin B6: the patient should avoid caffeine on the day of administration.
  • The patient should drink water equal to the infusion volume (e.g. 0.5 L for a 500 mL saline bag).

Side effects

  • Dizziness and light-headedness, rarely.
  • Diarrhoea and abdominal pain on daily overdose, rarely.
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To Infinity Cocktail

Composition
SubstanceAmount
NAD+50 mg
Carnosine100 mg
Sodium ascorbate1,000 mg
Riboflavin-5-phosphate10 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 7–10 day intervals.
Infusion rate
45–60 minutes (250 mL saline, slow infusion)
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Participates in intracellular redox reactions and mitochondrial turnover.
  • Studied in relation to cognitive performance and mental clarity.
  • Used where focus difficulty, mental fatigue and low mood are reported.
  • Carnosine acts as an intracellular buffer studied for delayed senescence in cultured human fibroblasts.
  • Helps counter toxic glycation agents such as methylglyoxal and scavenges reactive oxygen species.

Administration notes

  • Administer in at least 250 mL of saline as a slow infusion over 60 minutes.
  • Do not mix different products in the same saline bag.

Side effects

  • Shortness of breath if infused too quickly; headache and dizziness may occur.
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Citicoline

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Citicoline1,000 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
Outside its therapeutic indications: 1,000 mg once weekly, minimum 6 weeks. Maximum tolerated dose 2,000 mg/day.
Infusion rate
45–50 minutes (minimum 250 mL saline, slow infusion)
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Documented in the literature as adjunctive support in the acute phase of ischaemic stroke.
  • Studied in the recovery phases of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke.
  • Studied as an adjunct in the acute and recovery phases of traumatic brain injury.
  • Also used where attention and concentration deficit, memory disturbance, reduced learning and processing performance, brain fog or raised homocysteine are reported.
  • Reported as adjunctive support in Parkinson's disease, early-stage Alzheimer's disease and glaucoma.

Administration notes

  • Only about 15% of a citicoline dose is eliminated by the body; under 3% renally and roughly 12% as CO₂ — take renal impairment into account.
  • Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to citicoline or any component, and in vagotonia.

Side effects

  • Low overall incidence; rarely insomnia, headache, dizziness, agitation, tremor, nausea, reduced appetite or raised liver enzymes.
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NAD+

Composition
SubstanceAmount
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide)50 mg
NAD+150 mg
NAD+ (multi dose)300 mg
NAD+ (multi dose)500 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–5 sessions at 7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
30–40 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Central coenzyme in cellular oxidation–reduction events and mitochondrial energy metabolism.
  • Acts as a hydrogen and electron donor or acceptor and as substrate for ADP-ribosyl transfer to proteins.
  • Studied in relation to cell renewal and mitochondrial ageing.
  • Reported support for energy levels, cognitive performance and focus.
  • Used in protocols addressing mental fatigue, low mood onset and dependency recovery.

Administration notes

  • No caffeine before administration.
  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume (e.g. 0.25 L for a 250 mL bag).

Side effects

  • If the recommended rate is exceeded: dizziness and transient local flushing, rarely.
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Hair and Nail Cocktail

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Dexpanthenol100 mg
Pyridoxine (B6)100 mg
Zinc70 mg
Biotin5 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
35–40 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Supports hair and nail strength and quality.
  • Contributes to fatty-acid synthesis and plays a role in propionate oxidation.
  • Used where hair shedding and slow growth are reported.
  • Reported as supportive in psoriasis and eczema care.
  • Protocolled before and after hair transplantation to nourish follicles and reduce post-procedure shock shedding.

Administration notes

  • No caffeine before administration (may cause nausea and headache).
  • Recommended as support around hair transplantation and hair mesotherapy sessions.

Side effects

  • No side effects reported when infused at the recommended rate.
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Power Fitness Sport Amino Acid Cocktail

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Glutamine1,000 mg
Arginine1,000 mg
Ornithine1,000 mg
Methionine500 mg
Glycine1,000 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
40–45 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Also described as a super amino acid cocktail.
  • Supports nitric oxide availability.
  • Used to support muscle development and reduce exercise-related muscle soreness.
  • Reported as supportive in sexual dysfunction in both sexes.
  • Effective in combination with B-complex where fatigability and weakness are reported.

Administration notes

  • No caffeine before administration.
  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.

Side effects

  • No side effects reported when infused at the recommended rate.
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Beauty Cocktail

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Methionine750 mg
Taurine1,000 mg
Proline3,000 mg
Lysine1,000 mg
Arginine2,000 mg
Glycine1,000 mg
Biotin5 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
3–6 sessions at 7–10 day intervals.
Infusion rate
40–45 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Supports skin firmness and smoothness.
  • Supports the moisture-holding capacity of the skin.
  • Raises circulating amino acid levels, which is reported to increase the effectiveness of facial mesotherapy when given before or after sessions.
  • Reduces the visible effects of sun exposure and smoking on the skin.
  • Supplies the amino acid substrate for collagen formation and supports skin elasticity.
  • Supports the skin's defence against free radicals.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume (e.g. 0.5 L for a 500 mL bag).

Side effects

  • Transient dizziness, rarely.
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Fat Burning Slim Boost

Composition
SubstanceAmount
L-carnitine1,000 mg
Zinc30 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 3–7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
35–40 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Supports weight-management programmes alongside diet and exercise.
  • L-carnitine shuttles long- and medium-chain fatty acids into the mitochondrion, supporting fat oxidation.
  • Reported to help balance appetite.
  • Studied in relation to blood glucose and cholesterol regulation.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume (e.g. 0.25 L for a 250 mL bag).

Side effects

  • Dizziness and tachycardia, rarely.
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B Complex Vitamin

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Thiamine (B1)100 mg
Riboflavin (B2)25 mg
Nicotinamide (B3)200 mg
Pyridoxine (B6)50 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
40–45 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Coenzymes in a large share of the body's enzymatic reactions and metabolic pathways.
  • Contribute to bone development and haematopoiesis.
  • Used where weakness, muscle cramps and disturbed sleep are reported.
  • Support the health of brain and nerve cells.
  • Contribute to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Administration notes

  • No caffeine before administration (may cause nausea and headache).
  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.

Side effects

  • No side effects reported when infused at the recommended rate.
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Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Sodium ascorbate5,000 mg
Sodium ascorbate7,500 mg
Sodium ascorbate (multi dose)25,000 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 3–7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
25–35 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Cofactor for collagen synthesis; supports wound healing.
  • Supports immune function.
  • Used where chronic fatigue is reported.
  • Given intravenously at high dose, plasma ascorbate reaches concentrations at which it accumulates in tumour tissue and behaves as a pro-oxidant; the source literature reports tumour cell death at these levels, which requires the blood level to pass a defined threshold.
  • The same literature reports that high-dose intravenous vitamin C given alongside chemotherapy and radiotherapy reduced side effects and improved tolerance.
  • Clinical evidence in oncology is mixed and this use remains investigational — a specialist decision, not a treatment offer.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume (e.g. 0.15 L for a 150 mL bag).

Side effects

  • No side effects reported when infused at the recommended rate.
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Mood & Sleep

Composition
SubstanceAmount
L-tryptophan250 mg
Glycine500 mg
Magnesium chloride400 mg
Pyridoxine (B6)100 mg
Zinc30 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 3–7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
40–45 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Tryptophan is the precursor of serotonin (5-HT) and melatonin and is required for niacin production.
  • Tryptophan has been studied for reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms and the intensity of migraine headache.
  • Glycine has been studied in metabolic disturbance and for its effects on sleep quality and neurological function.
  • Magnesium is required for glycolysis, oxidative phosphorylation, osteogenesis and DNA/RNA synthesis, and regulates Na⁺/K⁺-ATPase.
  • Pyridoxine is converted to pyridoxal-5-phosphate, a coenzyme for amino acid and neurotransmitter synthesis.
  • Zinc plays an important role in energy metabolism.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.

Side effects

  • No side effects reported when infused at the recommended rate.
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Biotin

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Biotin10 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 3–7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
35–40 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Contributes to the maintenance of blood cells and nervous tissue.
  • Studied for its effect on HDL cholesterol.
  • Required for keratin production, the structural protein of hair, skin and nails.
  • Biotin deficiency presents with hair shedding and muscle pain.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume (e.g. 0.1 L for a 100 mL bag).

Side effects

  • No side effects reported when infused at the recommended rate.
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Zinc

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Zinc30 mg
Zinc (multi dose)150 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 3–7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
35–40 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Described in the source literature as playing a supportive role in cancer care.
  • Plays an important role in energy metabolism.
  • Supports immune function and the condition of hair, nails and skin.
  • Studied in relation to bone mineral density and antioxidant capacity.
  • Acts as cofactor for some 300 enzymes in the body.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume (e.g. 0.15 L for a 150 mL bag).

Side effects

  • No side effects reported when infused at the recommended rate.
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Selenium

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Selenium50 mcg
Selenium (multi dose)250 mcg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 3–7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
35–40 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Essential trace mineral for DNA function and normal thyroid activity.
  • Selenium deficiency weakens the immune system and is linked in the literature to the development of chronic disease, including cancer.
  • Studied in ageing, free-radical damage and thyroid disorders.
  • Contributes to the body's defence against oxidative stress.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume (e.g. 0.15 L for a 150 mL bag).

Side effects

  • Not recommended in pregnant women or children.
  • No side effects reported when infused at the recommended rate.
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Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Alpha-lipoic acid600 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 5–7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
40–50 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • A potent antioxidant that can regenerate other antioxidants including vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathione.
  • Anti-inflammatory properties; shown in vitro to reduce TNF-induced NF-κB activity dose-dependently.
  • Rapid onset; studied for neuropathic pain alongside paraesthesia, numbness, sensory deficit and muscle strength.
  • The 2004 Ziegler meta-analysis reported that 600 mg/day IV for three weeks was safe and produced clinically meaningful improvement in positive neuropathic symptoms and deficits in diabetic patients with symptomatic polyneuropathy.
  • A small randomised placebo-controlled pilot reported that omega-3 combined with lipoic acid slowed cognitive and functional decline over 12 months in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.

Side effects

  • Generally well tolerated at the recommended rate; dizziness may occur.
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Glutathione

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Glutathione600 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
5–10 sessions at 3–7 day intervals; may be repeated monthly as a reminder dose.
Infusion rate
30–40 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Involved in free-radical neutralisation, detoxification, cysteine transport and storage, cellular redox and the regeneration of ascorbic acid and vitamin E.
  • Participates in iron metabolism, including iron sensing and regulation and the synthesis of iron cofactors.
  • Thought to help maintain the integrity of the blood–brain barrier.
  • Supports innate and adaptive immune function, including T-lymphocyte proliferation, neutrophil phagocytic activity, dendritic cell function and antigen presentation.
  • A community-based study in older patients found higher glutathione levels associated with better self-reported health, less illness and lower cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.
  • Do not mix with other products in the same bag.

Side effects

  • Generally well tolerated at the recommended rate.
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Methyl Plus (folate + methylcobalamin)

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Folic acid5 mg
Methylcobalamin10 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 5–7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
35–45 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Used in the prevention of folate and vitamin B12 deficiency, in raising levels and in prophylaxis.
  • Folic acid corrects the haematological signs of B12-deficient pernicious anaemia but can mask its neurological complications — which is why it is formulated here with high-dose methylcobalamin.
  • Adequate folate intake begun before conception and continued through pregnancy substantially reduces the risk of congenital neural tube defects, and is associated with lower rates of preterm and low-birth-weight delivery.
  • Maternal folate intake matters during lactation; no supplementation concerns have been identified in reaching adequate intake targets.
  • Folate forms methionine from homocysteine using vitamin B12 as cofactor, via 5-methyltetrahydrofolate–homocysteine methyltransferase.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.

Side effects

  • Generally well tolerated at the recommended rate.
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Resveratrol

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Resveratrol100 mg
Resveratrol250 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
1–2 sessions at 7–10 day intervals.
Infusion rate
40–50 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • A phytochemical of broad medicinal interest, studied for anti-inflammatory, antitumour, antiviral, anti-diabetic, atheroprotective, cardioprotective, eye-protective, phyto-oestrogenic and lifespan-extending effects.
  • Reported to inhibit the cellular events behind the three main stages of carcinogenesis — initiation, proliferation and metastasis — by inducing cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis-mediated cell death; growth inhibition has been shown in vitro in colon, prostate, breast, lymphoma and leukaemia cancer cell lines.
  • Dose-dependent suppression of serum triglyceride, VLDL, LDL and cholesterol levels has been observed.
  • Its vascular effects have been studied in ocular microcirculation and in age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma research.
  • Widely studied in the longevity literature as a sirtuin-pathway modulator.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.

Side effects

  • Generally well tolerated at the recommended rate.
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Curcumin

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Curcumin50 mg
Curcumin300 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
A 1–10 mg/kg IV test dose on day one; if tolerated, subsequent doses two to three times weekly, rising to up to 40 mg/kg. Advanced cancer protocols in the source literature start at a 5–10 mg/kg test dose and escalate, with upper doses of 30–40 mg/kg described where a tumour response is sought — specialist supervision only.
Infusion rate
45–60 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Acts on multiple targets by altering enzyme, receptor and transcription factor activity.
  • Reported anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-diabetic properties.
  • Studies in type 2 diabetes reported significant reductions in TNF-α and IL-6 and in oxidative stress.
  • One study reported reduced proteinuria, systolic blood pressure and haematuria in the curcumin group.
  • Tetrahydrocurcumin, an active metabolite, reduces HMG-CoA reductase activity and lowers serum and hepatic cholesterol, triglycerides, free fatty acids, VLDL and LDL.

Administration notes

  • A test dose is mandatory before the first full session.
  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.

Side effects

  • Infusion-rate related reactions may occur; stop the infusion on any acute reaction.
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Methylcobalamin (B12)

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Methylcobalamin5 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
35–40 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • An active form of vitamin B12 that crosses the blood–brain barrier without biotransformation.
  • Used in anaemia arising from B12 malabsorption and deficiency, in raising B12 levels and in prophylaxis.
  • B12 is required for haematopoiesis, neural metabolism, DNA and RNA production and carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism.
  • Improves iron handling in the metabolic cycle and supports folate synthesis.
  • Required for growth, cell proliferation and nucleoprotein and myelin synthesis, particularly in rapidly dividing cells (epithelium, bone marrow, myeloid cells).

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.
  • Contraindicated in hypersensitivity to vitamin B12 or any component.

Side effects

  • Generally well tolerated at the recommended rate.
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Anti-Aging Repair Collagen Booster

Composition
SubstanceAmount
L-lysine300 mg
L-proline500 mg
L-arginine500 mg
Carnosine200 mg
N-acetylcysteine300 mg
Magnesium chloride400 mg
Selenium50 mcg
Vitamin C1,000 mg
Thiamine HCl100 mg
Pyridoxine HCl100 mg
Niacinamide100 mg
Dexpanthenol100 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
3–6 sessions at 7–10 day intervals, adjusted to the individual.
Infusion rate
50–60 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Amino acids, minerals and vitamins that together support the appearance of skin and hair.
  • Supports collagen production through several complementary pathways.
  • Supportive in body detoxification and hepatic regeneration.
  • Carnosine content engages anti-ageing mechanisms studied in the longevity literature.
  • Supplies vitamins and minerals the body requires.

Administration notes

  • Do not combine with caffeine-containing or other herbal products.
  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.

Side effects

  • Generally well tolerated at the recommended rate.
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Immun Plus

Composition
SubstanceAmount
Vitamin C5,000 mg
Zinc30 mg
Magnesium400 mg
Prophylactic dose and sessions
4–6 sessions at 3–7 day intervals.
Infusion rate
45–60 minutes
Storage
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.

Common indications

  • Plays an important role in energy metabolism.
  • Supports immune function.
  • Studied in relation to bone mineral density and antioxidant capacity.
  • Active cofactors in enzyme function.

Administration notes

  • Water intake equal to the infusion volume.

Side effects

  • Skin flushing, nausea, dizziness and diarrhoea may occur. Stop the infusion immediately on any serious reaction.
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