IV Vitamin Drips · Cartagena · Bogotá · Medellín
IV Therapy in Colombia — Hydration and Recovery Under Medical Supervision
Intravenous therapy delivers vitamins, minerals and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream, bypassing digestion. It is not a substitute for eating and sleeping well, and it is not a treatment for disease — it is a supervised way to correct hydration and support recovery. Every session starts with a medical assessment, because it goes into a vein. Cartagena, with consultation days in Bogotá and Medellín.
Assessment before every session
- WHAT IV THERAPY IS
Nutrients delivered straight into the bloodstream
IV therapy administers a formulation of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants directly into the vein. Because it does not pass through the digestive tract, absorption does not depend on your gut, and the full dose reaches circulation.
Each protocol is prepared for a specific goal — hydration, recovery, immune support — and is selected after reviewing your history. Sessions take 30 to 60 minutes and you leave straight afterwards.
- BENEFITS
What IV therapy can do for you
Hydration, energy and recovery, with medical supervision throughout.
Full bioavailability
Nutrients reach circulation directly, without depending on digestion.
Same-session effect
Most people notice the hydration effect during or right after the drip.
Personalized
Each drip is formulated for your goal after the medical assessment.
No downtime
No recovery time. You go back to your routine straight away.
30 to 60 minutes
Short, comfortable sessions that fit into a normal day.
Complements aesthetic care
Often used alongside facial treatments as part of a plan.
- PROTOCOLS
Available IV protocols
Each protocol is built for a specific goal. Dr. Vives selects the one that fits after the assessment.
Hydration drip
Electrolytes, minerals and vitamins to correct dehydration.
Energy drip
B-complex, amino acids and magnesium for recovery after exertion or travel.
Immune support drip
High-dose vitamin C, zinc and glutathione.
Glow drip
Glutathione, vitamin C, biotin and antioxidants.
Detox drip
NAC, glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid.
Sports recovery drip
Amino acids, electrolytes and magnesium after intense training.
- STEP BY STEP
How your IV session works, step by step
A straightforward, supervised process in four steps.
Medical assessment
Dr. Vives reviews your health status, medical history, symptoms and what you want from the session. Some conditions rule out certain formulations.
Choosing the protocol
The personalized formulation of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants is selected and prepared for your goal.
Intravenous infusion
A peripheral IV line is placed and the drip is administered slowly, with monitoring throughout the session.
Aftercare
You receive aftercare and hydration guidance, and a plan for follow-up sessions if they are appropriate for you.
- ABOUT THE SPECIALIST
Dr. Jorge Vives Gutiérrez
Radiologist and aesthetic physician. IV therapy is a medical procedure, and it is treated as one here: assessment first, protocol second.
- Universidad de Cartagena, Colombia
- Medical degree validated in Spain
- Speaker at international congresses
- Radiologist — member of the Asociación Colombiana de Radiología
- Member of the CMAC and AAAM expert committees
- International speaker for the Colombian Society of Radiology
- Trains physicians in ultrasound-guided injection technique
- Faculty: Ultrasound and Interventional Techniques in Facial Aesthetics
- FAQ
Frequently asked questions about IV therapy
The questions international patients ask most about intravenous therapy.
What is IV therapy and what is it for?
IV therapy is the administration of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants directly into a vein. It is used to correct hydration, support recovery and complement other treatments. It is not a treatment for disease and it does not replace medical care for a diagnosed condition.
How much does IV therapy cost in Colombia?
The price of IV therapy in Colombia depends on the protocol and the number of sessions. The exact quote is given at the assessment consultation. International patients can request the equivalent in US dollars before traveling.
How long does a session take?
Between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the protocol and the volume infused. You can sit and read or work during the session.
Does it hurt?
The only discomfort is the small prick when the IV line is placed. After that most people feel nothing beyond a cool sensation along the arm.
How often can I have IV therapy?
It depends on the protocol and on your goal. Some are one-off, before or after travel or an event; others follow a schedule. Frequency is set at the assessment, not by a fixed rule.
Who is a candidate for IV therapy?
IV therapy suits most healthy adults. It is not appropriate if you have kidney or heart conditions, are pregnant, or take medication that interacts with the formulation — which is exactly why the medical assessment comes first and is not a formality.
Does IV therapy help skin aging?
Certain protocols include antioxidants and cofactors involved in collagen synthesis, and they are often used alongside aesthetic treatments. What they do not do is replace them: hydration and micronutrients support the skin, they do not restore volume or treat wrinkles.
Can I see Dr. Vives in Bogotá or Medellín?
Yes. Dr. Vives is based in Cartagena, where he sees patients on a regular weekly schedule at his practice in Bocagrande. He also travels to Bogotá and Medellín on scheduled dates each month and sees patients at a partner clinic in each city, following the same assessment protocol.
IV sessions are available in all three cities. The medical assessment comes first in every case, so the protocol is confirmed before the session is scheduled.
Because Bogotá and Medellín are consultation days rather than permanent offices, dates are confirmed before you travel. Request the next available date through the form and we will confirm the city and the date with you. If you are traveling from abroad, you can also start with an online consultation before booking your trip.
Where this procedure is performed
The same medical assessment wherever you are treated. Travel from abroad is coordinated in English, around the city that fits your trip.
Cartagena
The main practice, in Bocagrande. Full consultations, assessment and treatment in the same visit.
Book in CartagenaBogotá
Dr. Vives travels on scheduled dates and sees patients at a partner clinic. Same assessment protocol; procedures are planned around the confirmed date.
Request dates in BogotáMedellín
Dr. Vives travels on scheduled dates and sees patients at a partner clinic. Same assessment protocol; procedures are planned around the confirmed date.
Request dates in MedellínBogotá and Medellín are consultation days at partner clinics, not permanent offices — dates are confirmed before you travel.
Start with a virtual consultation- BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT
Book your consultation
The first step is a personal assessment with Dr. Vives — in Bocagrande, Cartagena, or online before you travel.
