Vitamin C IV Infusion

This service provides vitamin C by IV infusion at Aesthetic Nurse's Clinic in Edinburgh. The clinic does not specify an infusion protocol, equipment, duration or included products, so those details should be confirmed during consultation. Suitability is stated for males and females aged 18–60, subject to the required assessment and medical history.

Before commencing, the clinic requires blood tests covering full blood count, liver function and kidney function. These checks are an important part of preparation and should be arranged as instructed. Bring a complete list of medicines, supplements and relevant health conditions so the practitioner can assess risk appropriately. The service should not be presented as diagnosing, preventing or curing a medical condition, and any expected benefit should be…

The clinic lists several contraindications. These include allergy to vitamin C or other ingredients, oxalate urolithiasis or hyperoxaluria, iron-storage disorder or iron overload, severe renal insufficiency, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, pregnancy and breastfeeding, very high or very low blood pressure, poorly controlled diabetes, chronic liver disease and hepatic encephalopathy. If any of these apply, the treatment may be unsuitable or…