IV Fluids at Urgent Care
Many urgent care centers offer IV hydration therapy to quickly restore fluids and electrolytes when you're dehydrated from illness, heat, or other causes.
When IV Fluids Help
- Dehydration: From vomiting, diarrhea, or not drinking enough
- Stomach flu: When you can't keep fluids down
- Heat exhaustion: After prolonged heat exposure
- Migraines: IV fluids plus medication
- Hangovers: Rapid rehydration
- Morning sickness: Severe pregnancy nausea
What's in the IV?
Typical IV fluids include:
- Saline: Salt water solution for hydration
- Lactated Ringer's: Electrolyte-balanced solution
- Add-ons: Anti-nausea medication, vitamins, pain relievers
Cost of IV Fluids
| Service | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| Basic IV hydration | $150-$250 |
| IV with medications | $200-$350 |
| With insurance | $50-$100 copay |
What to Expect
- Provider assesses your condition
- IV line placed in arm (slight pinch)
- Fluids administered over 30-60 minutes
- You can relax, use phone, read during treatment
- Most people feel significantly better immediately