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What is:What is IV hydration?
The short answerIV hydration delivers fluids, electrolytes, and vitamins straight into your bloodstream through a small IV in your arm, so they don't have to pass through your digestive system first. At Onus, a session takes about 30 to 45 minutes in a comfortable lounge chair, given by licensed nurses with emergency-room experience.
Updated November 2026 · 3-minute read
In 30 seconds
IV hydration, simplified
Straight to your bloodstream
Fluids and nutrients skip the digestive system.
About 30 - 45 minutes
Relax in a lounge chair while your drip runs.
Pick your drip
Choose from hydration, energy, immunity, recovery, and more.
Nurse-led
Licensed nurses with emergency-room experience place every IV.
The science
How does IV hydration work?
When you drink fluids, they're absorbed gradually through your gut. An IV delivers a measured bag of fluids and nutrients directly into a vein instead.
1. A quick health screen
We review your health history and help you choose a drip.
2. A small IV is placed
A nurse places a thin, flexible line in a vein in your arm.
3. Your drip runs
Fluids, electrolytes, and vitamins flow in over about 30 to 45 minutes.
Options at Onus
What types of IV drips are there?
Every drip starts with saline for hydration. The add-ins change depending on what you're looking for.
Hydration
A bag of saline, the simplest way to rehydrate.
Rockstar
Saline with B vitamins, amino acids, and more.
Immunity Boost
Saline with vitamin C, zinc, and glutathione.
A-Team
Saline with amino acids, B vitamins, calcium, and magnesium.
Phoenix
B vitamins, vitamin C, glutathione, and anti-nausea support.
Myers' Cocktail
The classic blend of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C.
These are just a few favorites. See our full IV menu, including NAD+ and premium drips.
See the Full IV MenuIs it a fit?
Who is IV hydration for?
Popular with adults who
- Feel dehydrated or run down
- Train hard or are recovering from a big event
- Are traveling or getting over a long trip
- Want immune support during cold and flu season
- Had a long night out
Tell us first if you
- Are pregnant or nursing
- Have heart or kidney conditions
- Take prescription medications
- Have had a reaction to an IV before
Step by step
What to expect at Onus
Check in
Walk in or book ahead at any of our 7 locations.
Quick screen
We review your health history and help you pick a drip.
Relax
Sit back in a lounge chair while your drip runs, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Back to your day
The IV comes out and you're on your way.
Myth vs. fact
Common IV hydration myths
MythIVs are only for hospitals.
FactIV hydration is a common procedure, and Onus has offered it in a relaxed lounge setting since 2014.
MythIt takes hours.
FactMost drips take about 30 to 45 minutes.
MythEvery drip is the same.
FactEach drip has a different blend, and you can customize your bag.
MythAnyone can get an IV, no questions asked.
FactWe screen every client first and may defer treatment if there's a health concern.
Pricing
How much does IV hydration cost?
Drips start at $95. Your price depends on the drip and any add-ins, and members save on every visit.
| Drip | Best known for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hydration | Saline only | $95 |
| Bolt | Quick hydration + B vitamins | $115 |
| Immunity Boost | Vitamin C, zinc, glutathione | $145 |
| Rockstar | Energy + hydration | $165 |
| A-Team | Athletic recovery | $165 |
| Myers' Cocktail | Travel + general wellness | $190 |
| Phoenix | After a night out | $190 |
See the full menu, including NAD+ and premium drips, on our IV menu and pricing page.
View IV Menu & PricingA little history
Where did IV hydration come from?
IV fluids have been used in medicine for well over a century. The Myers' Cocktail, a blend of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C, is named after Dr. John Myers, a Baltimore physician who used it with his patients. Onus was founded in 2014 by three mountain bikers who wanted that kind of IV experience in a quick, relaxed setting in Colorado.
Key terms
- IV
- Intravenous, meaning delivered directly into a vein.
- Saline
- A sterile mix of salt and water, the base of every drip.
- Electrolytes
- Minerals like sodium and potassium that help your body manage fluids.
- Infusion
- The process of slowly delivering fluids through an IV.
- IM shot
- An intramuscular injection, a quick shot like B12 instead of a full drip.
- Myers' Cocktail
- A classic IV blend of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C.
IV hydration FAQ
What is IV hydration?
IV hydration delivers fluids, electrolytes, and vitamins straight into your bloodstream through a small IV in your arm, so they don't have to pass through your digestive system first.
Who can benefit from IV hydration?
Adults 18 and up. Clients often come in when they feel dehydrated or run down, after travel or a long night out, during cold and flu season, or before and after athletic events. We reserve the right to defer treatment if there are health concerns.
Which IV is right for me?
Everyone is different. Call us at 720.417.9590 and a team member will help you choose or customize a drip or IM shot. Or take our quiz! Not medical advice.
How much do your treatments cost?
Drips start at $95 for pure hydration. Price depends on the drip and any add-ins, and you can customize your bag. Members save on every visit.
Does getting an IV hurt?
Most people feel a quick pinch. Our nurses have emergency-room experience and place IVs every day, and we do our best to keep every visit comfortable.
How long does it take?
Most drips take about 30 to 45 minutes, though every body is different.
Does Onus do bachelor and bachelorette parties?
Yes, for groups based on availability. See our wedding IV therapy page to plan IV therapy for your bachelor or bachelorette party.
Can anyone get an IV or booster?
Most clients are eligible. Onus reserves the right to withhold treatment if we feel it could create complications or concerns.
What states do you serve for telemedicine?
We provide telemedicine services for residents of Colorado.
What is the contact information for the pharmacies?
Olympia Pharmacy: olympiapharmacy.com, phone 407-735-2201, 4600 LB McLeod Road, Orlando, FL 32811, inquiries@olympiapharmacy.com.
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