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Where does the name Myers' cocktail come from?
The drip is named after Dr John Myers, a physician in Baltimore in the United States, who gave intravenous vitamin and mineral infusions to his patients for many years.
After his death in the 1980s, other doctors continued to use a version of his formula and named it after him. Today the name is used widely for drips based on the same core ingredients, although the exact recipe varies between providers.
What is in a Myers' cocktail?
There is no single official recipe, but a Myers' cocktail is usually based on sterile fluid with:
- Magnesium.
- Calcium.
- B vitamins, often a B complex, sometimes with additional B12.
- Vitamin C.
Why do people choose a Myers' cocktail?
The Myers' cocktail is the classic all-rounder drip. People often choose it to support energy and recovery, for example during a busy period, or as a starting point if they are new to IV drips.
It is worth knowing that the research is limited. Small studies have looked at it for a few specific conditions with mixed results, and there is little evidence of benefit in healthy people. Most people get the vitamins and minerals they need from a balanced diet, and no drip can guarantee a particular result.
What is a Myers' cocktail session like?
After your health screening and final checks, a practitioner places a cannula into a vein, usually in your arm or hand, and connects the drip. The drip usually runs for 30 to 60 minutes while you sit or recline.
Some people notice a warm feeling, often from the magnesium, or a slight taste in the mouth from the B vitamins. Tell your practitioner if anything feels uncomfortable, as slowing the drip usually helps. When it has finished, the cannula is removed and you get aftercare advice.
Who should not have a Myers' cocktail?
Our clinical team checks your health screening before treatment. A Myers-style drip may not be suitable, or may need specific medical advice first, if any of these apply:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have a heart condition or low blood pressure.
- You have kidney disease or a history of kidney stones.
- You have G6PD deficiency (relevant to vitamin C).
- You take medicines such as heart medicines or blood thinners, or have allergies to any ingredient.
- You are under 18.
How do I book a Myers' cocktail with vFlow?
You can book at our Preston clinic or as a mobile session across Lancashire and Greater Manchester. You pay a deposit online and complete a health screening, and the balance is due on the day after your suitability check.
Our current price is shown on the treatment page. If our clinician decides the drip is not suitable for you, your deposit is refunded in full.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Myers' cocktail?
An IV drip of vitamins and minerals, usually magnesium, calcium, B vitamins and vitamin C, in sterile fluid. It is named after Dr John Myers, a US physician who gave infusions like this to his patients.
What is a Myers' cocktail used for?
It is the classic all-rounder drip that people choose to support energy and recovery. Research is limited, especially in healthy people, so no specific result can be promised.
How long does a Myers' cocktail take?
The drip usually runs for 30 to 60 minutes. Allow extra time for final checks, consent and aftercare advice.
Does a Myers' cocktail have side effects?
Some people feel warmth or notice a taste in the mouth during the drip. Other possible effects include bruising or soreness where the cannula goes in and, rarely, an allergic reaction. Your practitioner watches you throughout.
Is every Myers' cocktail the same?
No. The core ingredients are similar, but the exact recipe and strengths vary between providers. Ask what is in the drip before you book.
Ready to book?
Every vFlow treatment starts with a health screening and a suitability check. You pay a deposit to book, and it is refunded in full if a treatment is not suitable for you.
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Clinical content review pending.