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Hydration IVs in Edmonton

TruMed offers "banana bag" IVs for dehydration

Our Naturopath clinic uses custom rehydration formulas in our IV Therapy Lounge. 

We use vitamins, and electrolytes in a custom Banana bag IV, to rehydrate you quickly.   

In Hospitals, patients with alcohol use disorders or alcohol withdrawal, are often prescribed “banana bags” or “rally packs” at admission to the ICU.

These prescriptions typically consist of 1L of IV fluid infused and commonly a combination of thiamine (b1), folic acid, magnesium, and a multivitamin formulation in either normal saline (NS) or dextrose in water (D5W)

The multivitamin, along with folic acid, gives the banana bag its characteristic yellow hue. 
Hence Banana Bag!

Our Naturopaths usually add additional Riboflavin (B2) which is orange, and Methylcobalamin (B12) which is pink, so our Banana Bags are usually more orangey red that banana yellow. 

Banana Bag IV in Edmonton
Banana Bag IVs in Edmonton 

Key Facts

One IV bag is used.

Long length for administration: 90-120 minutes.

Large volume IV

Balanced with B Vitamins & Electrolytes


Key Ingredients

Electrolytes 

Sodium, Potassium, Calcium are included.

B1

High dose Thiamine is given as it is depleted with alcohol use. 

MTHF

Activated Folic acid is given - also commonly depleted with alcohol 

Magnesium

Alcohol use increases magnesium elimination.  


Athletes, Dehydrated patients and even Edmonton's partyers can get this hydrating Banana Bag IV.

Our Naturopaths don't simply give saline! 


We've taken your typical Banana bag IV, jazzed it up with higher doses of Vitamins and Vitamin C and offer it to the public.


Our Naturopath clinic uses custom formulated nutrient based rehydration formulas to Edmonton. 


For dealing with alcohol withdrawal your TruMed Naturopath may suggest IV NAD as it can be beneficial for alcohol and opioid withdrawal. Additional Thiamine (B1), Niacinamide (B3), Vitamin C are key nutrients other than NAD that can be helpful in reducing intoxication and decreasing delerium tremens. 


Interestingly enough, there is data that suggests that consumption of a form of Vitamin B5 called Pantethine can reduce hangovers substantially. So, if you are not able to make it to the clinic for a Banana bag IV, your TruMed Naturopath may suggest oral Pantethine to reduce likelihood of hangover. 


We waive consult fees for first time Banana Bag hydration patients. 

Need IV hydration?

Our Naturopaths can help
(780) 757-8378


TruMed Naturopaths

Hours

Mon - Thurs
10am - 5pm


Friday
10am - 4:30 pm


Sat & Sun

Clinic Closed

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11630 119 Street #4

edmonton, alberta

T5G 2X7

West Central Edmonton

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