Electrolyte Drip
Fast fluids, done right.
A full liter of lactated ringers and nothing else. It's the simplest drip on the menu and the quickest way to catch up when you're behind on fluids: after a hot day, a long run, a flight, or a rough night. Also available as a 500 mL mini.
Every ingredient. Every dose.
One ingredient, and it's the base of every drip we make. A liter of lactated ringers carries four electrolytes in close to the balance your blood already has.
Pregnant, on medication, or just careful? Show this list to your own doctor, and ask our nurse or doctor anything, any time.
What each ingredient does for you.
Drinking water works, but it has to get through your stomach first, and when you're already behind that's slow going. An IV puts the fluid straight into your bloodstream. Here's why we build every drip on this fluid instead of saline.
1,000 mL
Plain saline is sodium and water. Lactated ringers carries sodium, potassium, calcium and chloride in close to the balance your blood already has, plus lactate, which your body turns into bicarbonate to help keep your blood's acidity steady. A full liter is roughly four glasses of water, delivered in about 30 to 45 minutes without waiting on your stomach. The 500 mL mini is the same fluid in half the time.
Add a booster or an add-in to any drip.
Add-ins go straight into your bag. Boosters are quick intramuscular injections given during the same visit. Tell your nurse what you're after and they'll help you pick.
Here are a few great alternatives.
Questions about Electrolyte Drip.
How long does Electrolyte Drip take?
Most visits take about 30 to 45 min in the chair. Plan on a few extra minutes at check-in.
Can I walk in for Electrolyte Drip?
Yes, once you have been in before. New clients start with a free 10 minute intro so a nurse can review your health history. Your intro stays on file for three years, and after that you can walk in any time we're open.
Should I get the full liter or the 500 mL mini?
The full liter is roughly four glasses of water and takes about 30 to 45 minutes. The mini is half that, in about 20 minutes, for a quick top-up when you're short on time. If you're really behind, go with the liter.
Can I build my own drip from it?
Yes. Add-ins go straight into the bag, so you can build your own. If you want zinc and magnesium, Max Hydration already includes them.
Can I add anything to it?
Yes. Add-ins go straight into your bag, and boosters are given during the same visit. Your nurse can help you choose.
Can my doctor see exactly what is in it?
Yes. Every ingredient and dose is listed on this page, so you can show it to your own doctor. You, or your doctor, can ask our nurse or doctor anything, any time. Just call us at (601) 885-3747.