IV Therapy

Quick Intro

VEI Clinic Apgujeong is an English-friendly internal-medicine clinic in Gangnam offering same-day IV therapy, quick care for common illnesses, and traveler support.

What IV therapy can help with (case-by-case)

• Dehydration & fatigue from travel, jet lag, hangovers, workouts
• Flu-like symptoms: fever, chills, body aches (with doctor evaluation)
• Gastro issues: gastritis, reflux flare, food poisoning, traveler’s diarrhea
• Headache/migraine flares (with in-clinic assessment)
• Immune support during cold/flu season or long flights

IV Options Typically Available

• Hydration IV (fluids/electrolytes)
• Recovery IV (post-illness or post-travel)
• Immunity/energy support IV (doctor-selected vitamins/minerals)
• Symptom-targeted IVs (e.g., anti-nausea or pain relief under supervision)

On-Site Services

• Internal-medicine consult and basic testing (as available)
• IV therapy for hydration, recovery, immunity/energy support
• Injectable medications & oral prescriptions when indicated
• Private rooms and clear English discharge guidance

Visit Flow (What to Expect)

• Check-in → symptoms, meds, allergies, recent travel
• Brief exam & tests (if needed)
• Plan → IV type, meds, home-care instructions, red-flag advice
• Payment & English receipt for insurance; same-day follow-up messaging if required

Safety & Who Should Avoid IVs

• Inform the doctor about heart/kidney disease, G6PD deficiency, pregnancy, anticoagulants, or recent major surgery.
• Report all allergies and supplements.
• For chest pain, severe shortness of breath, heavy bleeding, confusion, stroke symptoms, or severe dehydration, call 119 or go to an ER.

For Travelers & Expats

VEI emphasizes quick access, simple pricing, and practical aftercare. Bring your passport/ID and photos of any prior prescriptions or lab results.

Pricing & Insurance Notes

• Fees vary by consult length, tests, and IV type.
• Most visitors pay upfront and submit receipts to their international insurer.
• Request an itemized English receipt (with diagnosis code if applicable).

What to Bring

• Passport/ID and a Korean phone number (if any)
• Medication list, allergies, prior medical notes
• Payment method (card/cash); insurer contact if filing a claim

When to Choose a Hospital Emergency Department Instead

Call 119 or go to an ER for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, heavy bleeding, major injury, high fever with confusion, severe dehydration, stroke symptoms, or sudden vision/speech problems. Urgent-care clinics are not emergency rooms.

Quick Intro

VEI Clinic Apgujeong is an English-friendly internal-medicine clinic offering same-day injections with doctor oversight and clear aftercare.

What We Offer (Tailored—No One-Size-Fits-All)

Wellness & Vitamin Shots (lab-aware)

• Vitamin B12 (hydroxocobalamin/cyanocobalamin; ± methylcobalamin case-by-case)
• Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) with dosing guided by 25-OH D levels
• Biotin (B7) for selected patients (expectation-setting; lab awareness)
• NAD+ (intramuscular; IV available on a separate page)

Physician-Directed Therapeutic Injections (as indicated)

• Antiemetic for nausea/vomiting (e.g., after travel or illness)
• Anti-inflammatory/analgesic options when appropriate
• Allergy/rhinitis adjuncts (case-by-case)

Travel & Preventive

• Vaccine counseling/updates (availability varies; we coordinate when needed)
• Immunity titers with follow-up dosing plans

Who It May Help

• Documented deficiencies (B12, D) or suspected malabsorption/adherence issues
• Travelers or busy professionals seeking English-friendly, structured care
• Short-term symptom control (e.g., nausea) when clinically safe and indicated

Safety Comes First

Tell the doctor if you have kidney/liver/heart disease, history of kidney stones, G6PD deficiency, hemochromatosis/iron overload, pregnancy/breastfeeding, or drug allergies.

• Biotin can interfere with certain lab assays (e.g., thyroid/troponin)—we’ll time your tests accordingly.
• Vitamin D is dosed to avoid hypercalcemia; B6 megadoses are avoided due to neuropathy risk.
• Common mild effects: brief soreness or a small bruise at the injection site; rare lightheadedness. Seek care for rash, chest pain, or breathing difficulty.

Visit Flow (Typically 30–60 Minutes)

• Focused consult → goals, symptoms, meds/supplements, allergies.
• (If needed) Labs → confirm deficiency/levels and interactions.
• Plan & consent → agent/dose/schedule selected; transparent pricing.
• Injection → quick visit; monitoring as needed.
• Aftercare & follow-up → when to retest and how to maintain your levels.

Preparation

• Bring a full medication & supplement list (exact doses).
• For B12/D shots, recent relevant labs help us tailor dosing (we can draw them same day).
• Eat a light meal and hydrate before your visit.
• If you have lab tests coming up, ask us about biotin timing.

Aftercare Tips

• Gentle arm movement reduces soreness.
• Hydrate and eat a balanced meal.
• Retest when we advise (often after 8–12 weeks for B12/D corrections).
• Avoid adding extra OTC megadoses unless instructed.

Pricing & Transparency

Pricing depends on the agent/dose, whether labs are needed, and whether any prescription-only therapies are indicated. You’ll get a clear quote before treatment. Itemized English receipts are available for insurance claims.

Disclaimer

This page is informational and not medical advice. All injections require in-clinic physician evaluation; not all patients are eligible.